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3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(40,720 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

50% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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1.0
Nov 20, 2024

Area manager

Recommend
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Pros

Lots of discounts and good insurance

Cons

Horrible management and over work you with hours

5.0
Nov 20, 2024

Sorting

Recommend
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Pros

PTO, UPT, Benefits, Flexibility, Hours

Cons

Limited Career Growth, low compensation, leadership

3.0
Nov 20, 2024

Working here sucks

Recommend
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Pros

Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunity to work on large-scale projects and gain experience. Exposure to innovative technologies and processes.

Cons

Unrealistic Workloads: Program Managers are expected to handle an overwhelming number of projects simultaneously with little to no support. Burnout is not just common—it's expected. Poor Work-Life Balance: Amazon's "customer obsession" often translates to sacrificing evenings, weekends, and personal time to meet impossible deadlines. Toxic Culture: Leadership principles like "bias for action" are taken to extremes, creating a high-pressure environment where mistakes are punished rather than treated as learning opportunities. Lack of Career Development: There’s minimal focus on professional growth for Program Managers. You’re a cog in the machine, not a valued contributor. Micromanagement: Leadership often undermines the autonomy of Program Managers, leading to constant second-guessing and unnecessary escalations.

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