Ups and downs over hire then layoff - Senior Reservoir Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great technical training and many senior specialists to build depth. Variety of projects and types of reservoirs provides opportunities to explore.

Cons

Limited options unless willing to move internationally and management has a hesitation to move staff to different organizations once they have established a expertise

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Pros

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Cons

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