Prepare to be overworked and under paid - Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Dec 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazon was a great place to learn and hone skills but an incredibly stressful experience overall. It's nice that they really do put the customer first, and I will continue to be an Amazon.com customer.

Cons

Prepare to be overworked and under paid. Senior management is a boy's club and management doesn't treat their employees the way they should be treated. When they say the customer comes first, they mean it, as employees come last. The kicker was when I had to work on Christmas Day, without any compensation, for something that truly could have waited until after the holiday. Communication can be antagonistic at times and there's a general lack of respect.

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Pros

Amazon pushes you to always be thinking bigger, improving your processes, and becoming more agile

Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 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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