Solid Brand, Toxic Culture - Director American Express Employee Review

2.0
Nov 11, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid brand name recognition, discounted cafeteria food

Cons

Toxic, Toxic, Toxic work environment. Directors and above always talk about the culture and hire people based on fit. This mean NOTHING when those people are passive aggressive, self-promoting leaders. This has created an endless cycle of corporate culture with the same toxic people. Too many "sorority" cliques where if you're not political aligned, you won't get promoted.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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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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