Terrible experience - Data Center Technician Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jun 10, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

None, was rather disappointed to relocate to Cape Town for a big tech company for an offer that was not all that great.

Cons

Share value declined and did not perform as projected which meant the RSU share comp portion was disappointing. The work rate is not sustainable long term, the underlying technology is not robust and so you will carry out a lot of maintenance and repairs in a day You are stretched thin most of the time. The average annual increase was 1.5% for my whole team in south Africa where the inflation rate is much higher and so that sets you back financially especially living in Cape Town. A lot of travel across Data Centers No allowances and shift meals like the rest of the AWS Data centers in other regions

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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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