caveat emptor - Anonymous employee Rakuten Employee Review

1.0
Sep 11, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Trying to "Englishnize," trying to globalize, intent to become No.1, intent to "Beat Amazon," a plethora of lateral job opportunities, generally welcoming attitude to foreign staff, fast change potential, friendly employees, not a cult (as sometimes accused)

Cons

Surprise requirements, surprises in compensation, culture of ignoring what's best for shoppers and clients, deleting negative user reviews, frequent surprise reassignments/relocations, strong prevalence of unpaid overtime, high employee turnover, harassment when trying to quit

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5.0
Mar 25, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Don't really have any cons. I understand that the market's been hard so had to downsize the force, so that was kinda challenging. Hopefully AI will increase everyone's output.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits and some managers were supportive and helpful.

Cons

Cuthroat environment. Most of the other managers micromanaged and put unrealistic deadlines while asking you to train other employees.

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