Great start to my career, but not my final stop. - Technical Professional Halliburton Employee Review

3.0
Sep 28, 2013
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Pros

Halliburton is very safety oriented. The oil & gas industry can be a dangerous environment to work with, and Halliburton's number one concern is safety which makes it a great company to work for. Halliburton also has the top notch equipment, and the newest technologies for oil & gas services; therefore, there is a lot to see and learn from this company. Halliburton is the leading oil & gas service company in the United States, and has operations world wide which gives the opportunity for travel. The company also offers great compensation programs to all its employees making it easy to take care of yourself, your family, and your future.

Cons

I spend a lot of time away from home, and work long hours. it is very difficult to obtain a routine in the this kind of job. The company culture is very militaristic, which means advancement in the company is mainly based on time put into the company rather than qualifications and skills. Although there are operations world wide, you have to put in a lot of time into your job for the opportunity to work abroad. Most employees do not last long enough in their job to work abroad.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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