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      Working at Amazon makes you miserable - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Mar 18, 2018
      Software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * Great start for new grads * Cheap treatment of employees is good for stock * Managers seem to like manager-first culture

      Cons

      * Compensation mirage: 80% of stock vests after 2 years (more then many people stay at the company). Amazon recalculate the value of your vesting shares (even if they were granted 2-3 years ago) each year and factor that into your "total compensation * Micromanagement * Software Engineers spent 80% of time on Dev-Ops * Health issues due to stress and intense deadlines

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      5.0
      Mar 16, 2026
      Wearhouse employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay well do what u ask for

      Cons

      Fast too much work sometimes

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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