AOL Reviews

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Interesting work, easy to move around from group to group, great people

Cons – Your experience depends greatly on which group you work for and what kind of turmoil the company is going through. Lay offs twice a year, every year.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at AOL full-time for more than a year

Pros – Between phone calls and during meetings, I had a blast. Great company as far as socializing.

Cons – The actual job of phone tech support was very stressful BUT I was there during the time they switched from AOL hourly subscriptions, to unlimited for one monthly price. The customers were frustrated, angry and rude. It got to the point I didn't even want to answer the phone at my own home anymore.

Advice to Senior Management – I loved upper management. They were helpful, funny and friendly.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at AOL full-time

Pros – A lot of managers really works hard to take care of their people; lots of women executives

Cons – Office politics are often difficult to navigate

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Great people!
Innovative
Work/Life bonus a plus!
Growth Opportunities

Cons – Quarterly layoffs - besides that GO TEAM AOL!

Advice to Senior Management – Focus on rewarding your people, not bringing them down with YET another layoff

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at AOL as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – - Well setup system can facilitate you
- Good working environment
- Good leadership
- Opportunities to travel

Cons – - Stressfull with unreal targets
- Compettion from outsiders

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL as a contractor for less than a year

Pros – Nice people, good benefits, work remotely

Cons – Team members change very often

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at AOL full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The offices are beautiful and comfortable, the benefits are comprehensive, salaries are competitive and there are plenty of fun employee events.

Cons – The company preaches life-work balance, yet many employees are overworked and stressed. The direction of AOL seems to change every six months, leaving lower-level employees struggling to catch up with the executives' visions. Many higher-level employees are in positions where they're ineffective. There's also a culture divide between AOL and Huffington Post.

Advice to Senior Management – Back up your plans with resources that allow employees to succeed. Aim to move innovate rather than keep up with competitors.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at AOL full-time for more than a year

Pros – Culture, Products, Clear Mission, Resources, Benefits, Salary, Bonus Structure

Cons – In Need of Rebranding to the Public

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL full-time for less than a year

Pros – Great work life balance. The company rewards employees who make an impact.

Cons – Some internal politics. Some teams have to many directors and not enough people doing work.

Advice to Senior Management – Some of the people who have been with AOL for 10+ years are cruising. Need to get some great developers.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at AOL as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Respect, responsibilities, camaraderie. The work was rewarding.

Cons – Working hard doesn't guarantee you a job. Management in departments you aren't working in don't try to understand what you do on a daily basis, making it harder to seem worthy in the eyes of others.

Advice to Senior Management – Spend more time getting to know everyone's responsibilities.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend