Amazon: The big company that thinks it's a little company - Product Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Apr 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The entreprenuerial culture makes Amazon a great place to grow your career if you're the kind of person who will not only pick up the ball and run with it, but will make the ball in the first place. If you're looking for someone to lead you by the hand, though, Amazon's not for you.

Cons

The company can be frugal to the point of being penny-wise and pound-foolish, and communication between orgs isn't great. Maintaining work-life balance is also difficult, though in my experience not as tough as it's sometimes cracked up to be--you just need to set and maintain the boundaries that work for you. I'm in a fairly supportive group, though--I've heard horror stories from colleagues in other areas of the company, and there's a ton of turnover in some areas.

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5.0
Dec 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Bias for action and trust

Cons

Too much competition internally at all levels

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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