Only time until bankrupt - Anonymous employee SM Energy Employee Review

1.0
Sep 3, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some great technical staff who want to make a difference. Ideas squashed by the 'yes-people' culture of executives and direct reports.

Cons

Leadership decisions have ruined a once shining company due to their own selfish ego. Promote 'yes-people' in the organization, and therefore perpetuate their own losing strategies.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Overall a good place to work.

Cons

Very old school management structure. Felt outdated. Limited flexibility in functions and very limited opportunity for growth,

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