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Schlumberger - Anyone else feeling like training opportunities have dried up?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Has anyone else noticed a significant decrease in formal training and development opportunities lately at SLB? It used to be that there were always courses, workshops, or even mentorship programs being offered, especially for those looking to move up or cross-skill. Now, it feels like everything is on hold or has been scaled back considerably. Most of the development seems to be 'on-the-job' learning, which is valuable, but it's not the same as structured training designed to build deeper expertise or prepare for future roles. I'm worried this could impact long-term career growth within the company, not to mention the skills gap that might emerge if we're not investing in our people. Anyone else experiencing this or have any intel on why this might be happening?

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·3d ago

Yeah, I've definitely noticed the shift. It feels like the focus has heavily leaned into efficiency and cost savings, which I guess is understandable in the current market. The 'learn as you go' approach is standard, but you lose out on that dedicated time to really dive deep into new technologies or expand into different service lines. It makes career progression feel a bit more ad-hoc than planned, and I miss the structured programs that helped build foundational knowledge across the board.

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·3d ago

It's a shame if training is really drying up. For a company that prides itself on technical expertise, you'd think continuous learning would be a top priority. On-the-job is one thing, but it doesn't always cover the theoretical underpinnings or broader strategic context. Hopefully, this is just a temporary phase and SLB will reinvest in formal development soon. Having those dedicated opportunities really makes you feel invested in and helps build a more skilled workforce for the future.