Hard but rewarding work - AWS Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Sep 17, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

If you can tie everything you do to the Amazon Leadership Principles, and communicate them all effectively to management, you will be fine.

Cons

There is always more work than you can do. I worked in brand new tech. Ultimately, I left because I was a scapegoat when a major project didn't get completed that my L7 wanted to see completed. The engineer I was working with was a single point of failure and his manager prioritized the project, but the Engineer chose not to complete the project. I would do many things differently in hindsight. They offer a hefty severance package when you leave (I got about $20000 and a month of healthcare then COBRA) and coaching if you'd like to stay. I chose to leave because this project was losing battle. I was losing my mental and physical health because of the stress.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Flexible, low stress, nice customers

Cons

Not guaranteed shift availability for any given week

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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