Much happier as a customer than an employee. - Operations Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
5 Jun 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The RSU's. The smooth-as-glass, impressive recruiting process.

Cons

Everything else. Horrific work environment. The arrogance ("We're Amazon!", "You have two years to be promoted to my position or else you're out of a job."; "If you don't want to do it there are 300 people waiting to do your job.". Each center operates autonomously like the wild frontier, and I never saw two similar/identical HR situations handled in any way consistently. You have to constantly watch your back. And, best yet, how about physical reprimands? 14 hour workdays were not unique or out of the ordinary. The burnout factor is amazingly high.

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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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