Adversarial, distrustful, all-encompassing - Corporate Counsel Amazon Employee Review

2.0
5 Apr 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great compensation, particularly in the early years (when it's mostly in cash) Working with incredibly talented and dedicated people is inspiring Projects are cutting-edge: you'll be telling your grandkids about them

Cons

Darwinian (Hobbesian, even) ethos takes it toll on your personal life: the company will take everything you will give it, and it won't hug you back. Balance is a bad word, never to be uttered It hasn't grown up as a company: this is not yet a good corporate citizen.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
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Business outlook

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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