ConocoPhillips – “I loved Conoco... ConocoPhillips, not so much”

Pros

bonuses, on-site gym, some really great people, great family atmosphere (no wait - that was Conoco)

Cons

I worked in Ponca City for 7 years until the merger when projects were shut down (even though Conoco's R&D was more efficient than Phillip's). I was transferred to Houston where I moved from downstream to upstream. I later found out I was brought in 2 pay grades lower than a man with the same experience & background but I was just happy to have a job after the layoffs. No room for growth - couldn't change engineering disciplines. Bonuses got smaller after the merger.

Advice to Senior Management

Get rid of the Phillips management!!