The good, the bad and the bureaucratic - Process Engineer bp Employee Review

2.0
Mar 23, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Good early development opportunities and training. Very bright and interesting people. There are parts of the organisation which are very well led. There is a real opportunity to take advantage of the current market conditions to become leaner and fitter.

Cons

Very bureaucratic and slow moving so it makes it difficult to get things done in such a conservative culture. There seems to be an air of head in the sand amongst many people - maybe it's a result of too much change, too many times.

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Cons

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4.0
Apr 23, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are better than most companies - great matching, HSA, pensions, and bonuses. The culture was great too, middle management was a pleasure to work with.

Cons

It’s easy to get stuck in one position if you’re a high performer. Seemed like if you’re good at your job you get stuck there while others get a lot more mobility. The options I had to move were all within the same sphere, great if you like what you are currently doing but not so much otherwise. Also, expect a re-org every 2-3yrs, change can be good but it was often disruptive during my tenure.

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