Get out while you still can - Geophysicist bp Employee Review

1.0
27 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

In the oil and gas industry you receive better pay than many opportunities which is also the case at BP. There are still a number of quality people to work with at BP.

Cons

Management is by and large incompetent (starting at the very top and trickling down to those who have to interact with the lowly plebes who actually do work) and reached their lofty positions by delivering good sales pitches as opposed to producing quality results, showing sound leadership, and having any form of business acumen. This is taken out on individual contributors who suffer the consequences of the downturn. Individual contributors who achieve and those who are recognized for achievement are not significantly overlapping in a Venn Diagram.

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Pros

Great program, coworker, and structure, interesting work

Cons

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5.0
24 June 2026
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Pros

Supportive team environment with good learning opportunities and exposure to large-scale projects. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the company offers strong brand recognition and career development resources.

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to layers of management, and processes sometimes feel overly bureaucratic. Workload and priorities can shift quickly, which may create stress depending on the team.

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