Jul 26, 2025
Rakuten Response
11moThank you for your feedback and for being part of the Rakuten team in New York. We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying learning about our systemsand addressing interesting problems in your work.
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Jul 24, 2025
Rakuten Response
11moThank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Rakuten in San Mateo. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the friendly and helpful people, as well as our focus on work/life balance.
We understand your concerns about management and the promotion process. At Rakuten, promotions and rewards are determined through a rigorous process that includes a careful evaluation of each employee’s performance against annual goals and how well they demonstrate our company values. If you feel you are not meeting your professional goals or have questions about your development, we encourage you to speak with your manager or HR Business Partner. They will be happy to discuss your progress and explore ways to support your growth.
Thank you again for your feedback and for your contributions to Rakuten.