Safe execution with no concept of economic impacts to projects - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

3.0
Feb 15, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Safe work place , Work life balance, Great place for someone to start career and gain experience

Cons

Oh my god, very middle management heavy, If your mid career not familiar with big integrated oil do not work here,. poor engineering, no knowledge base in management. good old boy system alive and well. extreme cycles of hiring and layoff

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