Great experience, poor leadership with some.... - Senior Roles Shell Employee Review

2.0
1 Oct 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Worked nearly 15 years for Shell and had some great experiences and some good leadership. Opportunity for advancement is mostly tied to your contacts and relationships. And that`s unfortunate as performance and execution is secondary.Generally, good work-life balance and compensation however politics is ubiquitous.

Cons

As indicated prior, promotion is mostly tied to your contacts hence advancement is limited if relationships are not forged early and one does not buy into relationship management.

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 June 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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