Great place, but be aware for "Shell Fatigue" - Business Analyst Shell Employee Review

4.0
Aug 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Dynamic Environment - Above Market pay - Great secondary benefits (country and role dependent) - Very diverse in terms of people and career development - Career prospects

Cons

- Career prospects can easily be halted due to constant changes - Very politically orientated - Very bureaucratic - Too much money available in the company makes it lose focus - People taking jobs because they otherwise have to leave, halting the progression of natural talent

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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