5.0
Feb 3, 2015
Current employee
Houston, TX
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Excellent pay and benefits, 1st class people. Work life balance, many supervisors and managers are good to work for (and with).
Cons
Cyclical industry. You have to be ready for downsizing. Being aligned politically with the right people helps you survive (but this is true for any organization). Chevron's culture is "too nice." We very seldom fire poor performers -- we wait for a downsizing, then clean house. People seldom confront each other in meetings (political correctness, not wanting to offend). This drives a lot of passive aggressive behavior. But once you understand the culture, it is a great place to work. We are laid back compared to Exxon.