Pros
For Norwegians, there may be a sense of loyalty tied to the company name but that doesn’t necessarily apply elsewhere.
Cons
- Equinor remains largely unknown outside of Northern Europe, yet its management often operates in other countries as if they were royalty. This attitude makes it incredibly difficult for local employees in country offices to carry out their work effectively. - One of the company’s consistent failures in entering new markets stems from its slow and inefficient decision-making process. Even when local employees identify and pursue promising business opportunities, these are often lost due to a lack of timely support or understanding from upper management. - Equinor seems to treat its country offices and local employees as disposable. When local staff contribute meaningful results or make significant progress, there is little recognition, support, or incentive for growth. Career development opportunities are vague or nonexistent, and promotions are rarely given to local hires. Instead, most leadership positions are held by expats who appear more focused on leveraging local employees' efforts for their own career advancement. Once their goals are achieved, local staff are often sidelined or left without a clear path forward. If you're a local professional considering joining Equinor in a country office, I’d strongly recommend thinking twice — especially if long-term career development and recognition are important to you.