Avoid Amazon at all costs - Designer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great compensation - Amazon needs to retain top talent at least for a little while. Good benefits. I happen to have a good manager, which is great, but rare company-wide. Working with very smart and capable people.

Cons

Worst work/life balance I have ever had at a company by far. Management expects you to sacrifice everything for the good of the company. If you don't do well, they can put you on a PIP or fire you at any time, BUT if you exceed expectations, you have to wait a full year for review and compensation. There are no mid-term or end of calendar year bonuses, etc - hopefully you are fine with just a pat on the back. Most folks I work with hate working there and won't leave out of fear or because or the golden handcuffs (RSUs). Seriously RSUs are not rewards, they are a retention device and nothing more. They toss their money around to attract the top talent, but in the end have a lot of turnover. I am desperately trying to leave, but have to wait for the right opportunity. Amazon sucks.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Structural and organize -High pay -All training done on site

Cons

-Before start date very limited, information about AWS(They don't like sharing over the internet. -Fast pace with training and learning.

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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