The onboarding is extremely poor. You’re required to watch videos about office behavior, but there is no guidance on how to actually do your job. There is no real training for day-to-day responsibilities, and no support team to turn to. You’re left to rely on coworkers for help, and only if they feel inclined to give you their time. Your manager provides no meaningful direction or feedback, offering vague reassurances like “you’re doing great” while simultaneously asking others on the team about your performance.
Job security is another major concern. Layoffs seem to happen every other year, which is evident from the constant number of Amplify employees on LinkedIn marked as “Open to Work.” When I was there, the most senior members of the team had only been with the company for about three years, a clear sign of ongoing turnover. When layoffs occur, they happen in large waves and are communicated through mass Zoom meetings. You should consider yourself lucky if you last more than two years.
If you’re an experienced project manager considering this role primarily for the salary, don’t be misled. After a layoff, you’re required to sign an NDA and a non-compete agreement that can make finding another job extremely difficult. I was drawn in by the pay and the promise of remote work, but it turned out to be a mistake. I ignored the negative reviews I found about the company, and unfortunately, they proved to be accurate.
