Toxic workplace - Junior Field Engineer SLB Employee Review

2.0
Sep 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Quick way to gain wireline experience and get exposure to a variety of oilfield operations. Guaranteed promotions over time. Typical big company benefits.

Cons

Incredibly toxic company. Managers live and breathe work and expect the same from their field employees. I was harassed just for sleeping after 30+ hour jobs. I was expected to have no life outside of work. Starting salary is pitiful for a degreed engineer, with no overtime pay. Post-breakout salary rises, yes, but the training pipeline is exceptionally long. I was miserable nearly every day I was there. Most of my fellow trainee friends found a new job within a year. The misery, for me, negated any possible benefit from breaking out and carving a future into this company.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Excellent benefits and company culture. Diverse opinions are encouraged and respected. Safety first. Great company to have a long career.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible office schedule, travel opportunities

Cons

Politics Culture makes it impossible for talent people to stay

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