FEDEX IS CHANGING! IT IS THE COMPANY OF YESTERDAY! THE ORGANIZATION NO LONGER VALUES THEIR EMPLOYEES
Pros
FedEx was a great place to work. When I came to work for this company, I truly believed that it was an organization that cared about their employees. I thought it was a company where I could advance, grow and use the full range of my educational abillities. Unfortunately, after working for the company for almost 5 years, I have discovered that things are changing greatly at FedEx. FedEx is not a company that cares about their employees. I understand that the economic conditions are impacting this organization. However, I was very disappointed when the news revealed that I would be receiving a pay deduction before I was aware. To make matters worse, I opened an e-mail to read about the changes that would be effective immediately. I had to call my manager for clarification. This information was not proactively provided to me. What a disappointment? Did the company care about me? I wanted notification so that I could make the necessary adjustments and pay. To add insult to injury, the press release said that the pay deduction would be permenant and I would not receive a merit increase in 2009. I would be a little more accepting if the company was committed to bringing me back up to the my current salary level after the economic situation improves. There was no commitment. Health insurance costs continue to increase as well. I cannot think of a good reason to work for FedEx, now.
Cons
If you are working as a Field Account Executive, you are in a deadend career. There are very few promotion opportunities until you know someone or play the "kiss your- you know what" game. Educations, sales success - it does not really matter. Also, the requirements of even advancing to the next grade level is nearly impossible.