Great learning experience, but pace is slow - Manager American Express Employee Review

3.0
28 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work-life balance is amazing, great location(NYC), extra-curricular activities, on the job training MBAs from good schools Good first job, if you don't care about compensation

Cons

Average MBA salary compared to peers, slim bonuses, not a "bank" like bonus, heavy bureaucracy Slow promotions. Very heavy usage of legacy systems Average exposure to senior management

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5.0
26 Nov 2018
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Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

The Company is huge, and at times it may take more than a little time to get recognized for your abilities and the growth you've had. There's a reason there is a "only way up is out" reputation exists for some enterprise companies...

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