Its a job, thats it. - Operator Assistant Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
24 Apr 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay is better than McDonalds. They pay for your CDL license. Good work experience when looking for somewhere better. Decent health plans.

Cons

Upper management could care less about their workers, we are replaceable. It is 10.00 bucks an hour. Extremely difficult to get a pay raise. Even though you put in long hours, with little to no time at home, your paycheck is less that what it "should be" for the work. They have special "exemptions" from the normal laws employers have to follow. No holidays off, unless it is your normal scheduled day off. Even then you have a high risk of being forced to work, since those with seniority decide to conveniently "get sick" leaving you to do their work.

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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

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1.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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