Good company to work for if you know someone - Accountant NOV Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I started my career at this company with high hopes- fellow employees were great to work with, culture amazing and ability to move within the company fairly easy. Healthcare was amazing when i first started too. Even got several raises too.

Cons

It is impossible to move up at NOV unless you know someone or are related to someone. Or are willing to wait 10 15 years for your turn. Also, certain upper management are known to be horrible people and are given a free pass because they get the job done. Pay is much lower than other oil and gas companies for majority of employees and as a consequence many departments have issues remaining staffed (management also makes it a practice to understaff to save money). This means that more likely than not you will be underpaid and overworked. Depending on the location, this may or may not be coupled with either incompetent management or mean horrible bosses. You might get lucky and have a good boss though.

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5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits.

Cons

Oil and gas is a cyclical industry

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very work/life balance friendly. Very strong benefits package.

Cons

Very Siloed. NOV is the result of over 100 acquisitions and the fractured condition of systems and procedures is evident. Leadership is working on it.

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