Pros and Cons of working for Saudi Aramco - Engineering Consultant Saudi Aramco Employee Review

3.0
Mar 31, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Low stress work environment - can get away with doing little or nothing. Lifestyle for US expatriates in Dhahran are outstanding - like living at a resort. Compensation per unit of work output, is very high (not because pay is high, but required work output is very low).

Cons

Down side is that your prefessional skills will atrophy, rendering you unemployable anywhere else. Great place to retire from; horrible as a stepping stone to something better.

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5.0
Oct 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great compensation package Excellent work-life balance

Cons

Relocation may be an issue for some

4.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of opportunities if you know how to look for them and take advantage. Good pay and work/life balance.

Cons

Slow moving organization that doesn't leverage the talent they attract.

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