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Good Tech, Bad Pay

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at American Express for 4 years
February 27, 2022
London, England
4.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great work-life balance.

Supportive colleagues and company.

Non-bad benefits.

Good tech stack.

They give you the option for a Macbook Pro with full specs.

If you work hard, you can progress.

Good brand for the CV.

Cons
  • Very bad salary.
  • Difficult to get the bonus, which is a very small amount.
  • No room for progress.
  • No diversity; most colleagues worldwide are from one South Asian country.
  • Contact you after work hours because of the US timezone if you work in the UK.
  • Much stress because of bad work estimations.
  • Management issues, bad structure in management.
  • Trips to Brighton office with no reason and no reimbursement.
  • Too many politics.
  • No raises.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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