Comfortable company, but uninspiring - Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
Mar 8, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great pay, benefits, and job security Huge projects, virtually unlimited opportunities

Cons

Processes, processes, processes. Creative thinking is encouraged, but must be done within the infinite bounds of processes Career progression is somewhat passive aggressive. Everyone wears a smile, but some are dubious. Compared to Exxon’s more “aggressive” career progression

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Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Competitive pay and good training program for new engineers

Cons

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