Sucks the life out of you. Get the Amazon stamp, then leave. Period. - Senior Product Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Opportunity to do impactful work really quickly * Looks great on the resume. Opens up doors * Very good total compensation for first two years * Seattle summers

Cons

* Lack of empathy for what the constant drive does to employees health and lives * Leadership principals that do not mention employee well being at all * A very negative and confrontational environment that wears on you. * The company doesn't care about employee well being or work/life balance. * Seattle grey clouds almost every day in the winter, spring, and late fall * Seattle slow rain on average every day or other day in winter, spring, and late fall

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5.0
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Pros

Medical/ dental/ vision insurance, mental assistance, 401k, lawyer assistance, Career choice, VTO, PTO, vacation time

Cons

Most AMs have avoritism among employees. We get mandatory extra time (now is calling "voluntary" but you have to go when it is schedule) at the end of the year, what makes difficult for some of us when we have kids and they're really rigid about it.

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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