Better than average. Politcal, untrained and lazy managers spoil the experience. - Instructional Designer American Express Employee Review

4.0
Dec 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Overall great place to learn about and implement world class customer service. Blue box values are about integrity in business. Great opportunities for learning. They used to provide $5000 per year for employee education, maybe still do. Lots of empowerment for decision-making. Giving programs are established to benefit the greater community. Beautiful values.

Cons

Major drawback is politics that enable incompetent, lazy leaders to benefit from the system, promote their friends and hold back everyone else's growth. Another problem is lack of job security. Sweeping layoffs are followed by hiring at a lower pay rate.

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5.0
Nov 26, 2018
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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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