Working at Halliburton was a great entry level job. - Operator Halliburton Employee Review

3.0
Jan 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of hours, there is always over time available. Low expectations on worker so a strong work ethic will make you shine. I personally worked in a great department and liked my co-workers. My supervisor was a great guy to work for, upper management did not micro manage our department. I enjoyed the work atmosphere my department had.

Cons

The downside to the company the hours are long and you will be on call during holidays, and there was no vacation in december period. social life will come to a halt. The pay scale was on the lower end in comparison to other companies, and pay increase was in cents not dollars. In my yearly evaluation i received the highest score in my department but only received a few cents raise.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

Company doesn't have work from home option.

1.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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