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Too many re-orgs and RIFs

Lead Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at American Express for 20 years
February 6, 2013
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

It has been a great company to work for. Great work-life balance.

Cons

Too many RIFs (reduction in force) and reorgs. Leadership hires/fires and reviews you based on perception, not what you can do.

Advice to Management

Stop outsourcing so much. Management lays off people when they turn 60. Management will lay you off too if they don't like you, even if you are brilliant. Stop buying the kiss-ass crap when people brown-nose you or want to give presentations. That does not make them good, just because they are able to talk in front of a lot of people.

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