Good workflow made worse by bad management decisions - Problem Solver Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Feb 27, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good pay, lots of opportunities for overtime, great benefits -Cross-training allows for varied workday -Accessible HR, safety reps -Active workday, almost no downtime

Cons

-High-level management decisions almost always negatively impact your job -Might not always get trained in the job you want, if there is a lot of demand for your current department -Equipment needed to do your job might not always be available right away -Mandatory OT guaranteed during busy season; very little opportunity for time off during those days -Very strict time control: your rate is all. Operational issues in the warehouse means making rate will sometimes be out of your control. Management often unsympathetic to this. -Stressful days due to not hitting weekly rate targets -Almost invasive rate-measuring tools are in place. Your work is measured with almost robotic precision, little margin for error.

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5.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Great team and manager -Lots of resources to learn -Flexible

Cons

-Pace can be brutal -Can have lots of meetings

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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