Great for the short-term. Advancement opportunities are nil - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

1.0
14 Feb 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Safety first! Time-off requests handled well. Due to overtime, some of your coworkers will become like family. I have created several relationships at this company that will last a lifetime. Amazon.com is a customer-centric company. I take pride in knowing I am part of a company that

Cons

-Safety seems to be stressed only to avoid liability. -Management postions are given exclusively to outside hires. -Assignments can become tedious exercises that serve no other purpose than being "busy work." -Human Resources is nearly impossible to contact, and when you have finally have they treat you like a child. -From managers to warehouse associates, Amazon.com moves people around as they see fit. My schedule has changed five times in four years which has caused me to to lose touch with my family and friends. This company asks for you to sacrifice so much, yet does little to reward you other than the occasional shirt or slice of pizza. -I have not had a raise in two years. While the company rakes in billions, we peons are left with the crumbs.

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Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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