Pros
- Work on very cool projects and have an impact on the company - Very intelligent and competent employees - Good mission/vision that is communicated across the company - Opportunities to move in the company and work with different teams and projects - Great company to work for if you have limited experience and want to learn a lot very quickly
Cons
- Work/life balance is virtually non-existent: expect to work at least 50-60 hours every week and more during the holiday season - Employees tend to get burnt out after 1-2 years and turn-over is high - Amazon management is hit or miss; some managers are excellent while others are constantly under water and struggling to manage their teams - Limited professional development opportunities: Amazon is very frugal and does not like to pay for training or conferences - Limited ability to change systems or processes that are hindering the company