Could be worse... - Field Engineer - Wireline Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

401K is ok Medical Plan is good Stock Purchase is good Lots of positions get a company vehicle Opportunities to go international

Cons

Work in garbage towns. 100 hours of work a week (mostly paperwork) and all you hear from management is complaints. Come home covered in mud for less money than anybody on location. Managers and sales are out of touch with field employees.

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Cons

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