Good company, but a few bad apples - Senior Counsel Chevron Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting work with very smart colleagues, Many opportunities to travel and/or take expat assignments. Stellar benefits including 401k match of 8% + pension + RSUs. Better DEI than most companies due to international workforce.

Cons

Most jobs are high workload and high stress, leading to poor health and zero work/life balance. 90% of managers are superb, but the other 10% make life hellish. Few opportunities to advance and layoffs occur every few years when oil prices tank. Base comp and cliff vesting for RSUs is not competitive.

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5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of resources, great people

Cons

Can feel siloed at your role

2.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Paychecks still hit when expected.

Cons

The recent restructuring has fundamentally weakened how the organization operates. Critical workflows that once relied on cross‑functional alignment are now slowed by fragmentation, unclear ownership, and constant handoffs. The company is asking for the same performance with significantly fewer resources and far less structural support. Employee trust has taken a noticeable hit. Messaging from leadership remains upbeat, but it rarely reflects the day‑to‑day reality employees are navigating. The gap between what is said and what is experienced has grown wide enough that many people no longer feel their concerns are being acknowledged, let alone addressed. Workload pressure has intensified across the board. Teams are stretched thin, managers are overwhelmed, and the pace of change has outstripped the systems needed to support it. The result is an environment where people are doing their best despite the structure, not because of it. Chevron has historically been known for stability, collaboration, and thoughtful decision‑making. Those strengths are much harder to see in the current setup. There is still a path back to a healthier culture, but it will require leadership to confront the consequences of the reorganization directly and rebuild transparency, alignment, and trust.

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