Steep learning curve driven earlytime by company late-time managed by individual - Production Engineer SLB Employee Review

4.0
25 Nov 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Training: fixed step training for 3 yrs Exposure to latest and greatest technology Responsibility given early and what you do with it determines your progression Fast pase tests knowledge and responsibility (dont make a mistake) Vast array of career maps and options that reduce as you move higher

Cons

Easy and very possible to have lack of work/life balance for first 3 yrs. Can seem lost during first 2 yrs until you complete GFE (possible turning point in career) No structured/effective mentoring program Management can get caught up in red tape Career options/maps reduce as you move higher especially if you are technical Too much restructuring and confusing changes

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

The team was really good, and helped me with a lot of basic fundamentals.

Cons

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