Frustrating on multiple levels. - Desktop Support Analyst ExxonMobil Employee Review

2.0
Mar 6, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

They pay everyone very well. So well that if you leave Exxon for a similar position you'll take a massive paycut. It's a retention tactic. Provides $20,000 annually in continuing education assistance. One of the few companies that still have a pension on top of 401k.

Cons

They use "rank and yank" reviews. It can be unfair in many ways based on not being told how you measure up against coworkers. Also, your manager goes in to a closed meeting with managers of similar groups to rate you further. Having a soft spoken manager is no doubt a negative. This system was developed by GE who stopped using it. Promotions and internal openings aren't advertised in any way shape for form. Most of the time you find about an opening after it has been filled. There is no chance to be analyzed for an open position. Salary is determined by some computer program that is run by HR and the vast majority of the company, including management, don't know exactly how it works. Due to this crazy type system it is not unusual for mangers to make less than those who report to them.

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5.0
Mar 15, 2026
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Pros

Great people and culture - Everyone is nice and wants to do good work.

Cons

Lots of security and locked down tech and hard to find what's available.

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good opportunities for networking and travel.

Cons

A significant HR issue between interns occurred during my internship and was handled very poorly. Once the matter came to HR’s and leadership’s attention, it was not officially resolved until months after the internship had ended. The VP privately apologized for the situation, but the overall response was inadequate and felt as though the situation was being swept under the rug. The lack of timely communication and follow-up created a very uncomfortable environment for a young intern and significantly impacted what was otherwise a positive internship experience.

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