Constant reorganization and cost cutting - Senior Mechanical Engineer Shell Employee Review

1.0
Jan 23, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good health insurance, 401k, pension, bonus (performance bonus and turnaround bonus).

Cons

Work life balance is non existent at a refinery/chemical plant. Been with Shell for 7 years and went thru 3 reorg/layoffs already. Seems like the industry growth isn’t just slowing, it’s contracting. Management decision is very slow. They seem to have lofty goals but doesn’t really accomplish them. More and more I feel like management is trying to push more and more site wide initiatives onto individual contributors which is frustrating because individual contributors don’t have the same pull as a manager or senior manager. Constantly in meetings that feel like nothing is accomplished and no value is added.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

respect among peers is high.

Cons

restructuring is constant. ever constant

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