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They have got employee friendly policies which helps to provide work life balance (in 419 reviews)
Wonderful work environment and great people to work with (in 149 reviews)
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Work life balance needs improvement (in 80 reviews)
Sometimes can be very slow decision-making (in 115 reviews)
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"Data Management Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Shell full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Good company, benefits, retirement plan, and company environment. Schedule are flexible. Technical services department are not good with training. Better for Geoacientist careers
Cons
Progression is slow. Need at least 4-years in a position
Shell 2017-08-17 13:43 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"night shifts"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Shell part-time (More than a year)
Pros
I'm going to college right now and I would like to work to help my family out in the same time while im in college. Thank you
Cons
It gets packed in the stores.
Advice to Management
I'm really looking forward to this job.
Shell 2017-08-15 09:11 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"Good Pay, But Long Days"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
good pay, good benefits, great people
Cons
Long days, little vacation, uptight management
Shell 2017-08-07 06:38 PDTHelpful (4)
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"Houston Petroleum Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Shell full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
I was a late career experienced hire who worked for several years in a technical service group. When oil prices crashed, budgets, projects and technical services were cut, and lots of senior people were let go because there was no longer any work to do. From my perspective, severance timing and procedures were very generous and humane. I was lucky in that being near the end of my career the loss of my position was not as disastrous as it was to the younger staff affected.
For earlier career professionals, company training courses and access to experts and mentors is top notch. Short term training assignments at other offices are also sometimes available. Prior to the price decline, there were numerous opportunities to apply for expatriate positions around the globe. Once prices stabilize, and the company completes its divestments, restructuring and absorption of BG, I suspect foreign opportunities will again be available.
The new Houston offices are very nice, although adoption of an open plan is annoying and distracting. Flexible work hours and a 9/80 schedule were appreciated. However, when necessary, long hours can be required, but may be compensated later. My colleagues were generally nice, helpful, and very intelligent. I never had a problem with any member of management to whom I was exposed. They were all kind, fair and technically competent.Cons
As others consistently note, there is a considerable amount of bureaucracy, with multiple reviews and processes required for every project. This is no different than other major companies. One unique thing within Shell is the increased importance of cultivating one's professional network within the company for continued success. It was confided to me that management, when determining ranking and performance ratings, takes into account if others in the organization know of you, and what their opinions are.
As a warning to earlier career professionals, re. Shell and most other majors, be aware that once one reaches age 50 one becomes increasingly vulnerable to industry downturns, particularly if one is at a higher salary grade on a technical ladder through either promotion or transfer back to technical from a management position. One should not assume one will be able to remain employed past 55. Also, strive to never make an enemy in management, as I have repeatedly observed they will always seek revenge during the next layoff.Advice to Management
Rationalize the business and stabilize staffing as soon as possible. Maintain technical competence at all management levels. Assign younger technical staff to field locations in lieu of layoffs during downturns, as done by Oxy.
Shell 2017-07-23 22:38 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"Rascist"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Shell (Less than a year)
Pros
You will get paid weekly
Cons
Fire you over things that are not even in your control
Shell 2017-08-16 19:02 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Completion Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Shell full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
They have a pension plan, pay is decent
Cons
Pay doesn't compare to smaller operators like BHP or Hess, and too many people trying to be chiefs and not enough Indians
Advice to Management
Look at minoritiy males to be put in upper management positions not just females
Shell 2017-07-28 05:35 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"Shift manager"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookI have been working at Shell full-time
Pros
Easy to get hours in
Cons
High rate of employees quitting, poor management, no room for advancing in company
Shell 2017-08-14 09:09 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Not the best."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Good pay. That's all there is to say.
Cons
Limited opportunity for promotions unless you are very connected. Unstable work environment, managers dream up project, hire people, then projects get cancelled, then people lose their jobs. Overall, very poor decision making, no accountability, young managers are not ready to make decisions, so they rely on "decision by consensus" or no decision at all. That's why Shell is going down.
Advice to Management
Promote people based of experience, knowledge and results delivered.
Shell 2017-08-11 12:50 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"pretty good"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Shell full-time
Pros
safety is important, caring to the employers, great food,
Cons
as every office job, lots of time sitting down, office gossip
Shell 2017-07-25 20:24 PDT![Shell Logo]()
"What you get depends on location of employment"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Shell full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Flexible working, excellent benefits, work experience has been extremely valuable
Cons
So many re-orgs, consistent job uncertainty; very much Houston/Hague-centric
Advice to Management
Just because someone is a great individual contributor does not mean they are a good manager
Shell 2017-08-08 08:13 PDT
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