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    Found 6277 reviews

    3.9
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    92%
    Approve of CEO
    Stephen J Squeri
    413 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Work/life balance is very nice here" (in 1432 reviews)

    • "They are very understand when you have emergencies and depending on your position, they can allow you to work from home when needed" (in 267 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work life balance and extensive office hours" (in 240 reviews)

    • "Decentralised processes lead to non availability of complete picture of decision making" (in 131 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons
    1. Featured Review
      Helpful (64)

      "Software Engineer"

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      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at American Express full-time for more than a year

      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...

      Advice to Management

      Do 6-month evaluations with serious consideration for interior promotions before out-side-in hiring. Then hire only at the bottom level (entry). Let tech. decide when/who to promote for tech. because business holds the wallet, but doesn't necessarily know what's best.

      American Express2018-11-26

    2. "Account Manager - Business Development"

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        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I have been working at American Express full-time

        Pros

        Great place to work where everybody is quite helpful

        Cons

        Tough targets to achieve, but high payout

        American Express2019-03-18

      • "Senior Analyst"

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        • Senior Management
        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at American Express full-time

        Pros

        Flexibility, work-life balance, benefits, people

        Cons

        Politics, some old-school leaders. Preference of fresh young recruits, vs. experience.

        American Express2019-04-12

      • "Pleasure working with AE"

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        • Senior Management
        Current Employee - Client Service Representative in Toronto, ON
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at American Express full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        I believe i can showcase my skills in such a reputed organisation

        Cons

        I wont be able to drink water .i will be busy working

        Advice to Management

        Promote me and get huge boost for the sale because i am not going to stop working

        American Express2019-03-18

      • "Travel consultant"

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        • Senior Management
        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook

        I have been working at American Express full-time

        Pros

        Amazing benefits Great company

        Cons

        None that I can think of

        American Express2019-03-11

      • "Manager of Business Development"

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        • Senior Management
        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toronto, ON
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at American Express full-time for more than 8 years

        Pros

        good base and commision, well balance, work life

        Cons

        pressure to always deliver more, commission changes from year to year, goals are increasingly harder to get

        American Express2019-02-08

      • "BSA"

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        • Senior Management
        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at American Express full-time

        Pros

        Good work life balance and good executive team.

        Cons

        Some of the technology is behind the industry.

        American Express2018-12-11

      • "Salary"

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        • Senior Management
        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at American Express full-time

        Pros

        great work life balance

        Cons

        Despite of transparent system, Management is sometimes biased

        Advice to Management

        Less favoritism

        American Express2018-12-15

      • "An amazing company that will shine in your resume."

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        • Senior Management
        Former Employee - Travel Consultant in Toronto, ON
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at American Express full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Definitely, a company that helps make future forward movements in your careers path

        Cons

        If you´re looking to grow, it takes years and years just even to be considered, and once there, you have to commit to a Leadership program for a year, and then if they like you, you get the official promotion along with all the benefits.

        Advice to Management

        to be more open on the ideas for personal development, as well as the ones proposed to improve your working area and less red tape.

        American Express2018-12-01

      • "Credit Analyst"

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          Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

          I worked at American Express full-time

          Pros

          Great Benefits, Good Structure, & Good Rewards

          Cons

          Credit calling is soul crushing

          American Express2018-10-29
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