Too often, the best leave, the mediocre stay - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

3.0
18 June 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- flat, not heirarchical organization - good pay - overall nice environment, lots of young people - international (your extended team includes people from all over the world, more often than not) - focus on safety - work life balance is OK, you rarely need to work more than 9h a day, and work hours are flexible

Cons

- intern rotation (hard to get a contract once you've completed your internship) - bureaucratic - little attention to employees, little feedback on performance or directions - little information circulating

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5.0
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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

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4.0
3 June 2026
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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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