Great benefits and a 4-day work week, but toxic culture - Area Manager II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits 4 day work week is amazing with the occasional 5th day during Prime 1/2 and Peak. Managing people, not the process. Recently brought back college benefit for Salaried leaders. Tier 1 to L5 is easy to move up to if you work hard. Relatively speaking, you start close to the associates and your day ends the same time of the associates.

Cons

Toxic at times Culture is hard to change at times unless everyone is on the same page. Rotating schedule per business needs, but you may be days for 6 months or less than move or viceversa. If you work nights you’ll have to do some things that require HR by yourself with a higher ups. L6 (operations manager roles) are a long waiting list.

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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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