"Dream" job turned nightmare - Anonymous employee Halliburton Employee Review

1.0
27 Dec 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The money was somewhat decent (although seemingly not the most competitive) and the benefits were not shabby.

Cons

A sink-or-swim environment where you will wade through hidden politics, lies, distrust, and fear. Diversity is a buzz word. There are times when you'll hear quite a bit of negative remarks that are targeted towards minority groups (women, LGBT, individuals w/ disabilities, racial minorities, etc). Unless the policy has changed, only opposite-sex partners are eligible for company health benefits. Then again, I really shouldn't be that surprised... it's Halliburton, not Google. Not a very positive atmosphere overall. No one really seemed to care about the mission/vision (whatever that is). Most people come to work in the mornings, work during lunch, and try to cram as much as they can so that they can (hopefully) leave early. Work/life balance is virtually non-existent so be prepared to be stressed out. You won't find many employees volunteering their time to stay later because it's pretty much required.

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Cons

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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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