Shell reviews

Higher-ups are mostly Dutch, inefficiencies in communication between different departments, [probably down to location] not entirely professional atmosphere (dress code etc), a lot of 'business improvement' meetings where issues are highlighted but often not dealt with (only to be highlighted again a year later while one or two are prioritised).

people really don't care, and they get away with not caring. it's all about maintaining a facade of professionalism when in fact you're taking 2-hour lunches, leaving work early, and relying on the consensus-driven culture to shrug off any blame when deadlines aren't met. promotions are seniority-based, not merit-based, so you have to wait a while if you want to have influence. Americans don't get to work internationally. the jet-setter lifestyles are more reserved for the Europeans.