A bunch of mid-Western MBA grads star-studded by the stock. - Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
7 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Smart people - Good stock - if you do not have a specific career path, lots of opporutnities to jump around within the company and keep making good money. If you know something you want to do (e.g. PM of Game Design), company is not useful on getting there in sooner than 6-7 years.

Cons

- 50% of pay is tied to stock (highly volatile for older employees planning family) - No free meals/lunches - Managers aren't really "people managers", they're high individual performers using management to get to the next stepping stone - Everyone and I mean EVERYONE is doing 2 jobs, overworked. I know people who have almost divorced because of the jobs. - The company is held together by "duct tape" solutions, tech debt up to the eyeballs, bosses just trying to get to a career milestone then move on.

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Pros

Work hours are flexible. Accommodations are available if needed.

Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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