Unique culture works, but comes at a high price to employees - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Working with great people on hard problems is great. Some of the employee perks like the company shuttle are great.

Cons

Performance management culture is needlessly brutal. Managing out people to meet quotas became a thing. As a culture, no credit for managing up people and ensuring they're performing. Somebody needs to be thrown under the bus every year.

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Pros

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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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