Cutthroat Environment, Terrible Management & HR - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Jul 13, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Prestigious Company, Stock benefits AFTER 4 years of working, The South Lake Union location is much better than being cooped up in the former mental health asylum building.

Cons

Management can be insane depending on the department, HR cares more about covering Amazon. Cutthroat environment where they are constantly telling you that there are a million other people who want your job if you can't perform, which usually means 60+ hours a week, until you're too burned out to care.

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5.0
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Pros

Good place to work, fun and fast paced. Good benefits.

Cons

Some shifts have odd hours like late at night through the morning.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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