There are better Oil and Gas Companies to work for, but they will train someone with no experience. - Financial Service Representative III Drilling Fluids Halliburton Employee Review

3.0
29 Oct 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great Benefits ie. Reduce Stock Purchase, Low Insurance Premiums, 401k with high match - Opportunity for growth in other areas - Good Training and Huge knowledge base to pull from.

Cons

- The pay is marginal compared to the same position with other companies for the hours you end up working. - No transparency on policy from middle management, you just get "told" how it is going to be never the how and why. - Not the best work/life balance, I work over 4300 hours a year and by the Halliburton policy I am 24 hours on call for all but 12 days of vacation throughout the year. - No bonus sharing for jobs well done at the field level, you have to become an office jockey working 8am-4pm to see any of that money.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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