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Wonderful company and very stable. Many opportunities to take on additional work and responsibility for high performers who thrive on exceeding goals in challenging situations. Lots of recognition and support. Everyone is proud to say they work for such a powerful company. But at the end of the day, it's disappointing to work that hard year over year, continually contributing to the success of the department, without receiving the promotion, performance ranking, or salary increase you've proven you're worthy of. People stay for years because the people and benefits are simply the best. Unfortunately corporate initiatives outside of our hands are what prevent promotions. This company cultivates high performers and hard workers. If you aren't both you won't make it. But if you do, you'll soon out perform your role and reach your ceiling.  It's heartbreak when anyone leaves but it's understandable that eventually the burnout takes it's toll and you're ready to take control of your professional and financial growth again. 

The best job ever!  But in the end, due to impromptu Management changes, I received a lay-off package, which was very untimely for me.  
I was extremely good at my job - thoroughly enjoyed all of its challenges, its ups and downs.

Typical day at work - Domestic/International/Short-term Contract remittances; Executive Travel Expense Report reimbursements; U.S. Company remittance processing, i.e. Chevron, Mobil, Texaco, Socal; later transferred under new/other management to process the education and living expenses of International Students that participated in the Company's educational training program; Traveled to out-of-state Universities to monitor the educational progress of the students.

The workplace culture - challenging; accommodating

The hardest part of the job - leaving

The most enjoyable part of the job - completing the company accruals at year-end; always a 2-week vacation afterwards during Christmas

Note:  Worked contract three (3) years prior to hiring on permanently in 1982 - Contiguous employment

Incredible benefits are the attraction; nothing else.
It's a  relaxed environment, but in a negative way. Poor communication in terms of projects and goals and very little recognition of individual accomplishments. Not a collaborative environment at all.
If you're a technical person, your skills will stagnate. Management, in terms of the Saudi's, change every few years and it affects the team in many ways. They are very hands off, until there is an issue and then there is an incredible amount of scrutiny. It's a blame avoidance culture so projects are handled in a manner that makes sure the "party line" is sold,  regardless of the realities. Long term local managers spend all their time keeping the boat from  rocking too much and deflecting Saudi management attention away from problems.
You will not get a decent review unless you're liked; you won't be promoted unless you're liked and they actually know what you've been doing.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not a stressful environment, opportunities for professional growth, excellent health, education for kids, and retirements benefits including decent 401K contribution and monthly compensation.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Different culture, becoming liberal but still very conservative. One is not allowed to express their professional opinion on technical issues.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly, Professional yet one has to be tactful in stating their opinion as there a silos work environment.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Like a secondary school from 7AM to 4 PM with an hour break for lunch. After work,  it is a country club living.

I worked in the special services group the purpose was to work with exporters that shipped materials and equipment to Saudi Suppliers.
I learned the process of what could be shipped to Saudi Arabia and what could not. Management was good and cooperative and demanded 100 % The work place culture was nose to grindstone and get the work that needed to get finished done.
The hardest part of the job was the office politics.
The enjoyable part of the job is if you worked overtime they made sure that you were given compensated and provided food for those who worked overtime. Also when they laid you off you were compensated for the time you had worked for them.

This used to be a good company. Working so long here I have realized this company is more than toxic. The stress impacts health negatively and many employees are not happy working there.  There is so much talent and management disregards it. This company also does not challenge employees....makes it difficult to take training needed for your job....training is available but it's a set course catalog that is very entry level and basic...... silos..... 

Great place to work as supervision is weak to non-existent, there is little accountability for your work and you can come and go as you please. The Saudi managers sent here are generally the ones they don’t want in Saudi and they merely take up an office here for 2-3 years before being shipped home to take up space there.

Most employees work at Aramco Services Company (ASC) for its combination of maximum job security, benefits and compensation with a relaxed, slow-paced, non-competitive work environment. ASC is not a place to go to advance your career (unless you're a Saudi national), so most folks end up there in the latter years of their career after they've already cut their teeth at more competitive firms in their early years.

There is no accurate way to assess what this company has to offer without being an in-house employee. But as a contractor, they observe plenty of holidays, and they get every other Friday off, as well as happy hour.  I sure wish management would enforce accountability fairly across all departments instead of playing the blame game.

The pension benefit is outstanding, but doesn't compare to the negative work culture and management style, therefore its not worth it. Employees are disgruntled and afraid to speak their minds. The culture is extremely dated. Not a work environment for millennials. Management is afraid to speak up to their managers. There is no place to grow. 

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