Good for Some, Not for Others - Communications American Express Employee Review

3.0
Mar 29, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great perks and benefits-on site activity center, wellness center, dental care, annual health exams, cafe, walking paths

Cons

TIGHT security. No family or friends welcome, not even for lunch. Absolutely no photos on campus. No access to any outside websites on computers. All standard stuff for a financial company, but you should be aware before you accept a job there. Leadership is hit or miss. You can get promoted from within, but it seems like some people get promoted based on politics and not on their skills necessarily. People get promoted into management with no background, and then are left to figure out how to be a manager. And if you're working for someone like that, you're stuck with them. They don't ask for 360 reviews, for employees to review their leaders.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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