Program Manager - Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is dog-friendly and the dress code is casual (see ya, high heels!). The expansion/growth strategy is staggering and it's kind of cool to get to go into all the new buildings in Seattle.

Cons

There are very few perks (just three, actually: 1) dog-friendly, 2) casual dress, and 3) free tampons) and the total benefit package is lackluster. Most work spaces are "high density", which means an open area crammed full of desks, such that it's too loud to even have work-related phone calls from your desk. Your compensation package will be stock-rich and base poor. Do not expect annual base increases to even match typical cost of living increases. A 2.5% increase is rare. Instead, you might get stock grants for two years in the future (but will you be able to stay long enough for vesting?). Amazon does not believe in motivating behaviors through any sort of positive reinforcement.

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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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