no work life balance - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

2.0
Mar 17, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

a reputable and well known company internationally, able to learn and growth, good salary package, good benefit, transparency, give a lot of training

Cons

need to work for long hours, even during holiday due to support of operation in other countries, too high turnover

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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