Short-term happiness, long-term mediocrity - Finance Manager American Express Employee Review

4.0
Mar 4, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great work-life balance - can work from home, can leave at a reasonable hr (many people leave between 5-6:30), great summer hours encouraged to change roles every 18-24 months nice people nurturing/supportive environment focused on development smart leaders, who spend a lot of time leading sessions to develop employees maniacal focus on networking (3 months at Amex can make you into a great networker)

Cons

some smart people, but lots of mediocre people mediocrity is tolerated by leaders and management need to consistently manage up in order to move up - doing your job is not enough - you have to network all the time, make friends, be involved in office politics, never offend anyone no accountability - employees come to meetings late, miss deadlines, etc., and even their leaders usually don't care if this happens

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5.0
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Pros

Great employee benefits such as annual bonus, PTO, 401K

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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