Don’t take Singapore COE Scientist job - Senior Scientist Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
May 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

One of the few PhD level jobs in Singapore. No company limit on EP. Reasonable starting pay.

Cons

In charge by dysfunctional managers know little about both real technical and technology management. Chinese-dominated environment and working culture. Little respect to staff, poor career prospect and heavy overworking expected. Managers steal credits, lie and threat to employees. Intentionally giving less pay raise and benefits so they can pocket bigger bonus. Generally 30% less base pay than same job in US. Only promotes or treat personal friends nice. Employee rights very unclear. Way too many bosses and reporting both locally and around the world. No experienced mentor to guide beginners. No clear focus of work, shift tasks and multiple tapping all the time. Experience here hardy transferable to other industry opportunities. Research work does not yield publication for returning to university easily also. Insecure job due to company vulnerability.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Great experience, especially if just starting out in oil and gas industry. Lots of industry-leading equipment/tech/etc.

Cons

If you can't handle long hours, harsh conditions (at times), and being away from home for long periods of time, this job isn't for you. My experience at Halliburton was also that many people feel like they're just a number in that management will make frequent (and often sweeping) changes to processes, workflows, engineering schedules, etc. Lots of bureaucratic hoops to jump through in order to advance through the three levels of Field Engineer before you can "break out" and really make good money.

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