It's Not A New Age Fairy Tale - Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Aug 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

You won't be working with idiots here. Amazon hires some of the brightest peolple around. If you have any leadership ability at all, you'll stand out. The place is attractive and clean. The starting compensation was way above average for my field.

Cons

Everyone here is smart, so people sometimes have a problem not getting their way. No expectation that you have a personal life. Long, long hours and weekends, or you're not a team player. (Bad.) Co-workers will take credit for your ideas and work because the atmosphere is hyper-competitive. Prepare to be talked about behind your back. You'll feel emotionally and physically burnt out very quickly. Amazon is not a dreamy world of brilliant hippie hipsters. It's as corporate as any place in NYC.

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5.0
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Pros

Decent pay. Great Benefits, Room to promote

Cons

Long hours, day to day can be challenging

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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