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5.0
27 Feb 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is an excellent choice if you are planning to only stay at the company 2.5 years. If you are on the Fortune 500 career track of switching employers every few years, you cannot ask for a better place to work. It is such a mess that you have the ability to easily convince the management of the next big idea. They are grasping for these types of themes. By the time it is implemented you can be on to your next job. For those who are offered a job - focus on base salary. Do not get caught up in promises of bonuses/commissions. The executive management will change the plan if there is a risk that they will not make their bonus. You want as high of a base salary as possible. Bonus/commission should strictly be an after thought.

Cons

This division of Western Union is such a mess that it is very possibly going to be sold. My guess is to private equity. So if you have the flexibility to get in and out, it would be a wonderful feather in your resume. Some think a con would be the management, but that it actually a pro in this environment. You simply must do what they say without question and praise them. Concentrate on a high base salary. Do not accept promises of future raises and large commission and bonus. They do not materialize. What you get in your initial agreement is it and get it in writing. You need to go into this environment with your eyes wide open. It should be viewed as short term. If you are a person who cares deeply for what you do and your clients this is not the place for you.

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5.0
4 Apr 2026
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Pros

Very exciting times at Western Union with the pending acquisition of Intermex and a lot of the announcements around wallets and digital assets

Cons

The international offices seem to do a good job around cultural and office events while the US seems to lack this in some areas.

5.0
23 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Exciting time at a company in growth mode where your contributions make a big impact. Clear strategy in the digital, consumer services, and retail space and great people, teams, and leaders bringing it to life in the last year. Meaningful work and actually puts good in the world. Everything we deliver helps people and communities that faced challenges and lack of access / opportunities for generations. Not only do you get to focus on new tech but also what you deliver truly makes a difference in people’s lives. You’re not just serving ads or making rich people richer, you’re helping folks support their families, empower growth in developing nations, create a more connected world where people care for one another. Great growth opportunities and recognition from senior leaders in global forums.

Cons

Small groups negative people that are not open to change, evolution, new ideas but you will find that at any company and not just Western Union. The vast majority of people here are excited for where we are and the direction we are going.

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