For new grads, Schlumberger is a great place to work - Anonymous employee SLB Employee Review

3.0
12 Sept 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Training opportunities, particularly the online resources for self-learning and career management Global exposure Enjoyed the camaraderie with colleagues; a professional, supportive environment Challenging and diverse work Fixed step program for new grads is excellent; it provides a wealth of learning opportunities and ways of contributing to the organization, as well as a clear path for earning the next promotion.

Cons

Work/life balance is poor at times In spite of the formal processes in place regarding people management, decisions involving promotions and mobility could be more transparent, fair, respectful of employees' needs, and long-sighted. This is especially true for mid-career hires.

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Pros

benefits, vacation, 401k, I love working for SLB

Cons

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1.0
17 June 2026
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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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