Politically charged to the max - Sr. Solutions Architect Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Nov 7, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some really great people in the rank-and-file. I've met some VERY smart people here. LOVE working with customers on new and interesting things.

Cons

The company definitely doesn't practice what it preaches. They selectively apply their leadership principles, and the politics within the leadership circles is atrocious. Directors protecting M2's; M2's protecting M1's; M1's throwing their team under the bus and creating busy work to make themselves look good. Retaliation, harassment, forcing people out are abound here. They " strive to be earth's best employer", yet fabricate things to put people on performance management, move them out, fire them. They are actively practicing ageism, forcing out older, higher-level employees, to replace them with younger, lower-level ones. Experience is not valued. They cause many people to go out on medical leave for stress and anxiety, yet HR doesn't get to the root of things. only lawsuits make them take action.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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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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