Experience depends on your manager - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

3.0
18 May 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get to work with a lot of smart, talented people. Amazon has a fast paced environment that encourages innovation. You can work on a lot of interesting projects and get to try out new ideas.

Cons

Most people at Amazon will have a lot of managers during their career. A colleague of mine had 13 managers in 4 years. Your experience at Amazon largely depends on your manager. If you have a bad manager, you will have have a bad expeience at Amazon. Poor managers do not give any feedback to their direct reports and emphasize face time over results. I know of many people whose manager actively blocked their transfer to another group. Going to HR also does not help as they will always take the side of the manager. Also, you should expect to work long hours at Amazon.

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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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