Trying to survive in a super micromanaged environment. - Anonymous employee Rakuten Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Dedicated employees. Company is growing rapidly.

Cons

Meetings galore, tough work hours. People mostly follow without thinking hard about "what is good for employees' future"

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Pros

Rakuten Rewards has great life balance. Too bad the economy was getting rocked.

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Good benefits and some managers were supportive and helpful.

Cons

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