Smart People in Chaotic Workplace - Program Manager II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 7, 2017
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Pros

I work for AWS. You will work with incredibly smart people Opportunities to work globally Relocation globally is fairly easy If joined 3+ years ago you'll be happy with your vesting stock

Cons

You will be working on a 'burning priority' project and quickly find 3 other teams all working on their own version. My role expanded so we split into 2 management roles. The person hired to take on 50% of my role told me his compensation. It was 75% higher than mine. Management will not explain how they came to this decision. If changing roles and hired into a role advertised as a job level above your current level you will not be levelled up and salary will remain the same. Annual review process has been changed and sucks. Colleagues get approx 50 words to describe your 'superpower'. Feedback offers no deep actionable feedback.

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5.0
May 9, 2026
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Pros

Good pay Clean facilities Safe environment

Cons

Even though I had a bachelor's, I was never considered for management position. Hopefully you live nearby or tolls across the bridge will kill your income.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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