Good company, bad employees - Software Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
Feb 14, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Cares about employee health and safety Strong values and ethics Support during pandemic

Cons

Flat hierarchy, no promotions Bonus and hike depend on the volatile oil market Managers with no serious interest in your growth and development HRs hiring with misinformation Performance review is a forced bell curve

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5.0
Apr 8, 2026
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Pros

Worked here part-time while going to college. Good co-workers and environment.

Cons

Not much flexibility in schedule

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4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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