terrible work culture. - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

fast paced. it's a go-go-go culture, dog eat dog world at Amazon interview process is gruelling but fun.

Cons

Terrible work culture. Company leaders and senior managers are very negative, arrogant and verbally abusive. most employees do the equivalent of two to three jobs. Very stressful work environment. very short term oriented culture especially within teams. senior managers and leaders treat employees as a fungible resource not as assets. It is very hard to retain talent within the company. Medical benefits are terrible as is Amazon's 401K plan. Amazon takes frugal to a new extreme - there are no free drinks or food, no giving programs with employee matching to support the community. work is not challenging enough. there is a lot of busy work

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Cons

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5.0
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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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