[b]Shell's retrenchment sends jitters through Nigeria[/b][size=14pt]

Shell's plans to retrench one in every four workers in its Nigerian operations has spurred concerns in the country's oil patch. Workers' Unions in Mobil, Chevron, and other big operating companies are asking their respective managements to confirm if they have such a plan as Shell's, especially as Shell's announcement was something of a surprise.
But the situations are different. Until 1997, Shell was producing 850,000-1,000,000 b/d of oil, averaging nearly half of Nigeria's total production. But heightened disturbances from people living in communities in Shell's areas of operations, coupled with the poor funding of operations by Shell's joint venture partner-state-owned NNPC - has forced production down to less than 700,000 b/d for much of this year. The collapse in the price of crude oil has caused NNPC to scale down its spending. This year, NNPC wants to spend $2 billion on servicing its joint venture obligations, whereas, the six joint venture partners - Agip, Chevron, Elf, Mobil, Shell, and Texaco - are asking for $3.7 billion.

The reduction in Shell's production has favored some competitors. Mobil has averaged 570,00 b/d of oil, in addition to 93,000 b/d of condensate, and Chevron is doing an average of 440,000 b/d of oil. These figures are less than what the companies planned to do for 1998, but Nigeria's reduction in OPEC quota has led to reining in of production. Even so, they would have been forced to produce less if Shell were not hampered by community activists who keep shutting in the company's pipelines.

Shell has had a recent history of staff cuts. Only in 1995, it asked a number of middle cadre staff to take voluntary retirement and gave each of them a package of incentives to do so. This was the second such act in 10 years, coming after the 1986 package, which was caused by the price drop. As of early February, the staff was skeptical that the incentives would be as much as the 1995 package. A Shell spokesman said that the forthcoming exercise will cut across all strata of employees, including expatriate staff, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, and religion. He said that the company had evolved a set of criteria which include those who voluntarily wish to retire and those to be retired compulsorily. Other staff to be affected are those who have performed poorly over a reasonably long period, those with low utility competence, and those who have reached the peak of their careers without further room for growth - The Offshore Magazine

Hmmmm, na wa o . Things r happening at shell,

Very inspirational piece there from Robbie Lex; just to add a bit for those who did not make it, every disappointment is a blessing in disguise, who knows, it could be that Chevron Or Mobil will snap you up instead (and they both pay better )

For those who made it, keep on passing tips down to we still hopeful enough to join you soon, u r still nairalanders!!!

I am very happy for you guys!!!


I prophesize that every shell hopeful who happens along this thread will receive the same news. (Soapdish inclusive )

soapdish:


hellooooooooooooooo everybody

Top of the morning to all Shell hopefuls.

@Robbie lex
How are you?.

tosat:

i think he was just having fun and expected us to rush to the defense which we did

Na only u see through him ploy; wots the best way 4 a newcomer to get noticed on a thread other than "con-tro-vah-see"

@yemhosky

I like ur style, don't hate the players, hate the game!

@tosat

I wonder for shell too,o. I confirm the 10 day waiting period.

@all shell hopefulls

, the wait is still on,

, ok, seems like I jumped the gun a bit, your letters will be ready any minute from now; u will receive a call from hr to pick them up. The selections hve already been concluded and resumption is likely to b in february.



and the pay is just fairly ok; 1.somtin for fresh grads.

onavae:

@cutesy,
i hail o. u always brighten up any thread u enter. i pray say we go jam for shell at last o. u will b very interesting to work with.

soapdish:


@Cutesy
You can call me whatever u like, I'm not going to reply u in kind this time. The fact is I like Robbie Lex, there I'v said it, YOU ARE NOT GONNA STOP ME

I love it wen others who come 2nd in line trip ova my guys !!!

@ Majikprof

Our nightwatchman hope nobody came to "tiff" the thread while we were away, our money seems to be diminishing (350, 300, 280 ,

@ Robbie Lex

Abeg, no fight Onavae for appreciating good tin wen he senses it, I still need u on this thread in one "hunkful" piece,

@ Rest of the Shell hopefulls in the house

2008 is our year of Glory, RECEIVE IT!!!!

ciao

soapdish:

I want to wish Cutesy a lovely night sleep. Meanwhile what is with you and Robbie Lex?. Will like to know. No dey vexxxxxxxxx eh or else,

Night night yah all, till tomorrow.

@ ose-dish
Why do u want to know, jealousy - jealousy

@Tosat

Same here, They communicate effectively, I give them that.

@Robbie Lex
Amen to that

@Majikprof
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king,

@Ranbaxy
In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen, Preach on pastor!

'Night, Robbie Lex, oh, sorry, Everyone!!!

I was a succesful applicant years ago

Believe me, my source is as authentic as you can get it. And it is for tax, no mistake about that.

Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news, but all successfuls have been contacted and are resuming - as u put it - tomorrow, with the rest of the office.

Beta luck next time!

Who is this soapdish sef, stop encroaching,

Has anyone received notification of venue change for upcoming CAR interviews?

Robbie Lex, (sigh, ,) always of service,

onavae:

@cutesy,
Thank God for the banks, sory i mean thank God for u.

Ok, so the banks are safe now; the venue is now Lagos, someone out there heard my prayer (someone shout halleluyah !)

@fmonopoli

abeg let us know what they grilled u on,

Is this who I think it is, akeju at diageo man, holla back if na u, I no Know say u 2 be nairalander,

Alright, Nairalanders, I de go rob bank, ( that one closest to your house, so beware, )

Who has any idea of the entry level package for shell after all is said and done, and I mean for real and not speculation

_{Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king , alleluyah !}

@onavae

Thanks for the enlightenment, makes a bit of sense put [/i]that[i] way.

Anyhow, if the interview is a one day affair, how far with accomodation? Will they think it necessary to provide that, will any travel details be provided b4 the date so we know what to look out 4 or are we on our own as usual, I de broke o!

Sky-walker:

Wait,I don't get it.This guy said he learn t GTB is looking for marketers. Is there anything wrong with GTB's Website?At least it would be posted on their website and you can fill your application online.
Besides,Is this guy willing to Print all your cvs in and go and submit it himself?

Welcome to 2008

Thank you, o jare, I am welcomed. You are the first poster on this thread that is making any kind of sense.

Pls, for we who are Lagos born bred and buttered, what considerations does shell have for transportation and accomodation to P/h, those who have been making the pilgrimage to Rumuogba yearly (hint : robbie lex etc ) should please share, any reimbursement and how much?,

Someone should tell shell to please start holding interviews and tests in Lagos, jo.

Finance, 2004. One love.

cutesy:

I second the motion !!!

tonix88:

Guys thanks for your various comments. I will like to appeal to those who have attended the interview in the past to let us in to what it is like.
Some of us are billed for interviews in January.
Wishing all housemates a blissful 2008.
God Bless us.

I second the motion !!!

tonix88:

hi guys,
i just got a mail from shell informing me that they will contact me soon for an interview. Though i can't place the position i applied for actually but i think its something finance related. Please if there is anybody with similar message please indicate.
Cheers

Robbie Lex:

Hi,

What do you mean you can't place the position you applied for? its either you did the sitp thing or you did the mangement one (hr/fin) i'm not sure about interviews though, Because i think the SRD has been rounded up,
who sent you the email? have you already done your test and interview? exactly what stage in your application process are you?

@poster,

Just wanted to let you know I received the same email. Its for the Finance graduate position advertised for in October / November. Suprised you forgot, "shell hopeful", 


@Robbie Lex,

Great man, we meet again. You shall reach the promised oil and gas land,  and there shall be much rejoicing in nairaland.

I will be there to receive you.

Cheers, tables & blackboards

@ Robbie Lex,

Robbie Lex the great man, not only are you a shell hopeful, u are also a mobil hopeful?

Ur name pops up on all the oil and gas posts

Don't worry, I'm sure you will reach the promised land soon.

Keep on keeping us entertained,

One love.

Hi fellas !

As a happening babe around town also privy to other happenin' babes also around the same town , we have (jointly) decided that tokunboh's are out , brand news are in !!!!! (hurrah!!!)

However, due to owu@yahoo.com we have limited our range (thank also to asset financing, ) to the above 2. We are biased against KIA, apparently.

Though everyone screamed YARIS!!!! ko s'oro initially(simply coz it is a Toyota), Aveo came up in the discussion, and they do look cute, very colorful and appealing to our feminine sensibilities, not to forget the popular "Chevrolet football fans time" advert that has made us football fans apapan'dodo.

Abeg, una fellow nairalanders, help to convince and try not to confuse us,

Yaris or Aveo, which way??

dream about my boss keh, having nightmares is more like it!

See, I work with Deloitte and am itching for greener pastures, and who said they pay as well as World bank Ol' boy, how many ears u get abeg, go to World bank o, if they hear in deloitte say u pass up world bank them go laff u o!!!

How much do they pay,

zaksman:

My bank of choice is gtb,because they sent me emails and text messages for each transaction made free of charge. They also povide online banking system for their customers.

Na lie, Gtb now charge N10 per sms, so its not free!!!

That does not mean Its not the best bank, coz IT IS!!!, Just clarifying, thats all!

They have started calling. check your email especially bulk folder so u do not miss it