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SLB - Anyone else noticing less overtime availability?

0x52c1…6a4f

·3d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, just wanted to see if this is a wider trend or if it's just my specific department/location. Lately, the opportunities to pick up extra hours seem to have really dried up. Usually, during this time of year, there are plenty of projects that need extra hands, but it feels like management is really cracking down on overtime approval. My supervisor's been saying it's about 'efficiency' and 'resource optimization,' but it's starting to feel like a precursor to something else. Paychecks are definitely feeling leaner without that extra bit. Is anyone else experiencing this, or is it just us?

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0x7f73…4468

·3d ago

Yeah, I've noticed it too, but in a slightly different way. Overtime is approved, but it's much more scrutinized. You have to have a really solid justification now, and it's not just a free-for-all like it used to be. Feels like the purse strings are tighter. I wonder if it's a company-wide directive or if certain segments are feeling more pressure than others. Definitely impacting the take-home pay.

0x7371…407f

·3d ago

Same here, but my division is actually being *encouraged* to take overtime on specific projects that are critical. So it's not uniform. Maybe your area is less of a priority right now, or they're trying to redistribute resources? Management talk about 'efficiency' can mean a lot of things, and it's understandable why you'd be concerned when your paycheck feels the pinch. Worth keeping an eye on.