Pros
-Intellectually challenging - constantly changing environment means new and interesting problems to solve -Nice balance between white- & blue-collar workers - can have a stimulating technical discussion with an engineer in the hallway and relax with a down-to-earth operator in the field -Great technical support structure via central ExxonMobil Research & Engineering division -Rotates personnel often (18mo - 2 yrs) so you can experience a variety of jobs; can also be a drawback, see cons -Good cash compensation, but benefits lag; see cons -Large global presence creates the possibility for travel
Cons
-Closed-door ranking and rating system whereby employee is forcibly ranked top-to-bottom by a group of supervisors and represented solely by one's own supervisor. Problematic because the employee's success depends on his/her supervisor's ability/willingness to represent the employee and also on the opinion of other supervisors who are likely not familiar with the employee's work. -Many managers are "yes" men/women who are unwilling to take personal ownership or risk to protect his/her employee from low-value work -Managers stay in position for a short period of time before being rotated elsewhere, so decisions are very short-sighted. There is no incentive for managers to take a risk on long-term changes that would benefit the site -High-stress environment, long-hours, poor morale -Benefits lag; no bonuses, healthcare premiums are higher than other companies