Militant, cut-throat culture - Global Director Halliburton Employee Review

1.0
29 June 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay was on par for a service company; I've worked at others and while many people at HAL complained about pay, I know that it was exactly in line with competitors. Still not nearly as high as an E&P company, but that is expected.

Cons

The CEO and CFO rule with an iron fist, just like dictators, with no room for dissent. Middle managers are promoted based upon how well they fall in line with the leaders' thinking and goals, which creates a trickle-down effect of demoralizing and alienating the rank and file.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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