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4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

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Wael Sawan

64% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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4.0
Apr 22, 2014

Assistant Manager

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Pros

The company was privately owned by Traxx management. Very involved with employees and great training. They always promoted from within. I started as cashier and moved up to Assistant manager within 7 months.

Cons

There were a lot of politics with District managers if they did not like you then you might have issues such as not getting support you need or getting promoted to GM.

1.0
Apr 11, 2014

Relationships = Politics

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pays well and there are some great, intelligent people to work with. Peers are really what made work bearable.

Cons

There are terrible people to work FOR. Advancement is based on who you know and how much you "deliver", even if what you deliver is only the minimum to move things along. This is how bad managers are able to become managers. For a company that claims to be innovative, it is sadly behind the curve. No one really wants to improve processes or be revolutionary, they just want to get things done. Don't expect special career or development opportunities unless you are a "chosen one."

2.0
Apr 6, 2014
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Pros

As a Contractor - Learn quickly in short period of time b/c you either sink or swim. The ability to put Shell on your resume....does wonders. You have the opportunity to make many connections throughout Shell. As an Employee - great pay, benefits, etc. Overall, I think Shell is a great company for its direct employees. As a contractor you have to go in with the mindset that it is a tremendous stepping stone to greater opportunities.

Cons

Very defined line between contractors vs direct hire employees. Expect to be a "work horse" as a contractor, with no acknowledgement or reward other than being allowed to enter the building the next day. Management couldn't care less if you stay or leave.

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