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Valero: Morale and efficiency, what's the outlook?

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What's the general feeling around Valero these days? Lately, it feels like there's an underlying tension. Projects that were greenlit are now being re-evaluated, and there's a lot of emphasis on "efficiency" and "streamlining." While I get that businesses need to be lean, it's starting to affect day-to-day operations. People are picking up extra work because some roles are seemingly unfilled, and there's a definite sense of 'do more with less.' It's not necessarily a complaint, but more of an observation about the current climate. It makes you wonder about the long-term strategy and how it impacts us on the ground floor. Anyone else feel like the vibe has shifted, and if so, what do you attribute it to? Any insights from other departments or business units would be appreciated. Just trying to gauge the temperature of the company.

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·51d ago

I've noticed the same. It feels like a constant push to cut costs, and it's definitely trickling down. While efficiency is important, it seems like they're pushing the limits. The 'do more with less' mantra is becoming the norm, and it's making things tough for a lot of people trying to keep up. Hopefully, management sees the strain this is putting on the workforce and adjusts before it becomes a bigger issue affecting output.