Typical Big company politics and bureaucracy - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

3.0
Jun 27, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

International opportunities, outstanding pay and benefits, good work/life balance

Cons

Very bureaucratic, very individualistic, too structured/boxed-in, tough for new people to adapt, slow to adapt/change, people change jobs too often so it is difficult to find someone experienced to guide you, unwelcoming to new ideas, lacks creativity

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5.0
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

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