Heading for globalization, but still working on it... - Product Manager Rakuten Employee Review

2.0
May 7, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Fast growing company with very dynamic environment. Good vision and strategy for globalization.

Cons

No long term career growth, benefits is not as competitive enough (comparing to other companies in the same industry) to attract global talents. Very Hierarchy for some team.

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5.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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