It is what you make it... to a point. - Field Service Technician Halliburton Employee Review

4.0
Jun 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Some career progression is generally possible if you earn and fight for it. Pay mostly reflects market value, maybe a little behind. Can gain transferable skills. There are lots of great people that work here. Benefits are good for families. Roles are mostly stable, but does depend on economics.

Cons

Some groups are disorganized and ineffective. Some people are vulgar and unprofessional. My experience is that high-value workers have to shop around outside the company before their groups respond to pay increase requests. Some subgroups are assessed and funded as part of a whole, regardless of that group's independent profitability. For our group, this has been a negative thing on occasion--Does not really reward diligent performance.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

Company doesn't have work from home option.

1.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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