Culture is not as advertised. - Level V Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Oct 23, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay. Sign on bonus. RSU. Direct reports work hard and have an interest in advancement. The ability to travel around the world is nice.

Cons

Mid and Upper management culture is about politics, politics, politics. More meetings about what is wrong than allowing managers and workers to work with their teams, and other teams, to provide an actual solution. Punitive paperwork. Performance "improvement" Plans which are nothing about improvement and all about making you miserable to 'weed' you out. Even though they will not admit to the workers, ratings are on a very strict quota. 10% or more will indeed be put on a performance improvement plan. It is not about individually ow they work, it is all about that quota. Secret internal feedback which is essential to your career, your raises, and basically anything about your continued employment.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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