Once a consultant always a consultant - Senior Software Engineer TotalEnergies Employee Review

2.0
Nov 10, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great company, full of opportunities (for employees not contractors).

Cons

Most of the technical staff is outsourced via consultant companies that charge a big daily amount from which the consultants get a very small part. Even worse, most consultants will never be hired directly, they will stay for many many years, sometimes their whole careers working there full time with less salary and less advantages and it is almost impossible to be hired directly. Modern slavery one could say.

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5.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work culture and decent pay. Overall a great place to work.

Cons

I don’t have any cons honestly

1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Hybrid work option and free parking.

Cons

As a contractor, the expectations were extremely high while the benefits, recognition, and job security were significantly lower compared to full-time employees. Contractors were often expected to handle multiple responsibilities due to constant pressure from upper management to reduce headcount, creating a stressful and draining work environment. Despite proving your value through consistent performance over years, contractors still seemed overlooked for growth opportunities. In some cases, employees with only a few months of tenure were promoted into full-time roles, while experienced contractors were passed over. There was also a noticeable amount of workplace politics, and at times the culture did not feel fully inclusive or supportive. Compensation was decent, but overall work-life balance, contractor treatment, and career progression opportunities need major improvement

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