Going downhill fast - Travel Counselor American Express Employee Review

2.0
30 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay- competitive salary and bonus potential, great time off, competitive health insurance and 401k.

Cons

You work for a call center. Extremely micro-managed, you will be treated like you're 5. The worst leadership I have ever experienced- it is toxic. They have created a very 'us against you' structure and you get the impression management looks down upon you. You have ZERO voice. If you speak up or say anything you will pay the price. They say there's no retaliation but that is not true- they will find a way to punish you. Basically, while they look great on paper and have great pay/benefits- it is clear you are 1 of 50,0000 and disposable.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

- Complimentary lunch and starbucks everyday - On-site clinic for basic check ups - Hybrid

Cons

you will be taking phone calls every minute of the day. There will come a time where you feel like at the bottom of the world. You will ask yourself "is my role in life to help people reset their password online and assist them in logging in?" You cannot use the bathroom whenever you want, they have time coding that if you "abuse" them you will be flagged and subject to discipline. You have to give world class service but at the same time rush them off the phone or else you are not getting paid a good bonus. You will quickly find yourself gasping for air and time to relax when you take 50+ calls a day , you will feel drained. When is finally time to move up there is a high chance you will be paid less than you're current role as there are no bonuses in higher roles.

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