Pros
The salary is pretty impressive if you have just finished at university. The company provides great opportunities for those willing to work hard and especially to those on International Mobile contracts. The work environment is diverse and you will meet people from all across the world. Company provides excellent benefits including healthcare, dental, profit sharing and stock purchase options. Regular training is provided through courses as well as on the job training in the field; work is pretty diverse and challenging. Overall a good company for single young people looking to start their careers in the oil and gas industry.
Kontras
If you work for Schlumberger you need to be prepared to have no life at all (forget about your family)...Schlumberger is your life period!!! Locations vary in terms of management and facilities. If the management likes you then you will have no problems, otherwise have your bags packed. The company looks very good on paper, but most of the people in the field complain endlessly about the conditions they have to work in. Management do not understand the conditions that the field personnel work in and seem to brush aside the real issues, focusing only on meeting their objectives for the year.