Exciting work but administrative support is definitely viewed as second class. - Senior Executive Assistant Amazon Employee Review

3.0
5 May 2014
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Pros

Exciting, high-profile and innovative work. A culture of work hard and play hard (when you get the chance). There is a definite divide between the engineering ("professionall") staff and support/administrative staff. Long hours, The best part of the culture is having dogs in the office.

Cons

Administrative support is not reviewed as part of the overall teams, but separate. There is no defined career path, other than no longer being an EA and becoming a program manager, etc. Administrative salaries are average, with minimal RSUs and very low annual raises. Given the minimal job family growth, EAs quickly max out in their compensation band and get little if any increases with stock grants pushed out in 2 year increments. HR is the company advocate and not an advocate for the employee.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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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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