Bit company, good amount of bureaucracy. Opportunity for growth in NY. Employees in other locations have limited oppor - Anonymous employee American Express Employee Review

4.0
Dec 6, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great business ethics. Strong very senior leadership (though gaps at business unit level). Highly repsected brand, great dedication to customers.

Cons

A lot of politics. Reorganizations every year which tend to put many jobs at risk. Lower compensation than competitors. Very consensus driven - good for organizational harmony but slow decision=making.

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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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