Arrogant, Failure to communicate and listen, "european" attitude of not my job - Vice President SLB Employee Review

1.0
10 Apr 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Worlds largest oilfield service co Opportunity (expectation) to work internationally Systems and processes exist to ensure uniformi in all geomarkets Plenty of capital when oil at $100+ wti

Cons

Middle level managers do not listen. They have adopted manage by objectives reward system slp3, but there is disconnect between goals and value, implementation, resources, and getting things done. Managers are rude, insensitive, and moderate at best. SLB does not value different nor critical thinking. It is focused on NOC opportunities, so in America loss leader. Because their systems are rigorous, they believe a monkey can lead, and pay that way.

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Pros

Flexible role and good benefits

Cons

Volatility in the oil and gas industry affects company's business outlook

1.0
17 June 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people at the local level. The work is engaging and challenging.

Cons

Too many to count. Career advancements are extremely limited. Pay raises are minimal and don't get close to keeping up with inflation even for top performers. At the corporate level they are using acquisitions to hide massive layoffs. They return billions in profit to investors consistently, but there is still a constant threat of layoffs and multiyear freezes on pay raises even with inflation and solid corporate profit.

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