Don't get lured in by the pay, it's a trap. - Procurement Analyst Amazon Employee Review

1.0
28 Nov 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Above average salary (at the expense of work/life balance, stress, and workload). 2. Sign on bonus - (*caution* you have to pay back if you leave the company under 2 years) 3. Relocation assistance - (*caution* you have to pay back if you leave the company under 2 years)

Cons

1. You get paid above market average but get worked twice or three times the amount (i.e. you get paid 67k but in actuality get worked so much you basically get paid $21/hour). 2. Non-Existent work/life balance. Working hour expectation... at best a typical work week was Monday to Friday from 6 am to 6:30 pm during the busy season was Monday to Sunday 5:00 am to 10:30 pm (this can go consecutively for 3 months straight). 3. Sink or Swim - Zero job training, you will gain experience but no grow in job knowledge unless you had it to begin with. Multiple reoccurring mandatory safety, security, training that will be penalize if you don't complete it 1 week after it was assigned ( which you need to complete outside working hours or you will get behind) 4. Tenure means nothing in this company. Do not accept offers unless you desperately need the money and be prepared to give up the next 2 years of your life oryou will get trapped by the bonus and relocation which you will have to pay back.

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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