Success dependent on one's direct manager - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Feb 3, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Work with smart, driven colleagues - Laid back dress code - Company name

Cons

- Spotty management - Due to rapid growth many have been promoted to management without management experience - Lack of internal training on processes, policies, culture - Very political. One's success is not about performance - it's playing the game

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

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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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