Could be a good company for SOME people - Senior Manager American Express Employee Review

3.0
16 July 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance especially for those who want to raise a family. Used to be a very friendly place to work for with great people before 2009. Provide flexibility to work from home as the company is consolidating real estate. If you are the type of person who like to be in the same company for 20 years, this is the right place. Employees are encouraged to move around in order to learn the business.

Cons

However, the downturn seems changed many aspects of the firm. Peer competition becomes very fierce especially during year end review process, which is very political and subjective. The pay is on the lower scale in the NYC metro area.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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