AOL Reviews

I have been working at AOL full-time

Pros – Very smart and experienced people with extensive background and knowledge of the industry. Good work environment, focussing on a good work/life balance. Above average benefits and an overall respected brand.

Cons – Management team is too egotistical and doesn't provide clear career coaching for staff or new hires. Personal opinions and beliefs get in the way of good workflow.

Advice to Senior Management – focus on coaching staff rather than instilling fear of not hitting the number. Use time at meetings to figure out ways to solve department vs. department meetings. More team building activities to allow for cross-department interaction.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL

Pros – Good location. Close to restaurants. Compensation was competitive. Nice people to work with. A collaborative bunch for the most part.

Cons – Too many shifts in priority. Too much control wielded by the United States headquarters in some instances. Not close to the highways.

Advice to Senior Management – Try striving for more members

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Interesting work, easy to move around from group to group, great people

Cons – Your experience depends greatly on which group you work for and what kind of turmoil the company is going through. Lay offs twice a year, every year.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at AOL full-time for more than a year

Pros – Between phone calls and during meetings, I had a blast. Great company as far as socializing.

Cons – The actual job of phone tech support was very stressful BUT I was there during the time they switched from AOL hourly subscriptions, to unlimited for one monthly price. The customers were frustrated, angry and rude. It got to the point I didn't even want to answer the phone at my own home anymore.

Advice to Senior Management – I loved upper management. They were helpful, funny and friendly.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at AOL full-time

Pros – A lot of managers really works hard to take care of their people; lots of women executives

Cons – Office politics are often difficult to navigate

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Great people!
Innovative
Work/Life bonus a plus!
Growth Opportunities

Cons – Quarterly layoffs - besides that GO TEAM AOL!

Advice to Senior Management – Focus on rewarding your people, not bringing them down with YET another layoff

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at AOL as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – - Well setup system can facilitate you
- Good working environment
- Good leadership
- Opportunities to travel

Cons – - Stressfull with unreal targets
- Compettion from outsiders

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL as a contractor for less than a year

Pros – Nice people, good benefits, work remotely

Cons – Team members change very often

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Have loads of freedom to do your thing, great people around

Cons – Dwindling revenue, newer companies growing much faster

Advice to Senior Management – Be nimble and work like a startup

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The offices are beautiful and comfortable, the benefits are comprehensive, salaries are competitive and there are plenty of fun employee events.

Cons – The company preaches life-work balance, yet many employees are overworked and stressed. The direction of AOL seems to change every six months, leaving lower-level employees struggling to catch up with the executives' visions. Many higher-level employees are in positions where they're ineffective. There's also a culture divide between AOL and Huffington Post.

Advice to Senior Management – Back up your plans with resources that allow employees to succeed. Aim to move innovate rather than keep up with competitors.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend