US management is great but once changed to local or asian ethnic manager becomes biased. - Electro-mechanical Technician Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
3 Sept 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellent company with exciting knowledge to be absorb on companies products, services, manufacturing and repairs.

Cons

There's 2 circles of employee both have different types of skills and expertise. Because of it, egos start to brew. Very hard to learn from a senior as halliburton. As an oil and gas company, Halliburton doesn't get excused from retrenchment so everyone keeps guard their trade secret on knowledge to improve process and efficiencies on the work. If you stay long enough you might learn it eventually yourself. Networking is key, "hard-work" and contribution you may come with projects that your teammates don't contribute and possess achievements your co-worker lack will be overlook for promotions with goo relations(networking). If you're too good(the best) on a high stress station with a sensitive product, they'll keep you there with no progression having no one brave enough to take over the station worrying of failure to meet dateline or worst failure on site.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

Company doesn't have work from home option.

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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