Overall good company. Each division can make the experience very different. - Account Manager American Express Employee Review

3.0
1 Aug 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people, with an atmosphere of striving for better. Most employees feel very proud of being a part of Amex and have long tenure in the company. Lots of virtual positions. Layoffs are not common and only happen under extenuating circumstances.

Cons

When joining, get in as high as possible as it is easy to get boxed in at certain levels. Like most companies now days,advancement is very difficult with politics involved and a scorecard of results that can make or break you regardless of how good you are since there are always components that are not within your control. Salaries compared to competitors such as Visa, MasterCard, JPMorgan are lower.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
26 Nov 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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