5.0
Nov 21, 2009
Current employee
Seattle, WA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
For someone willing to push for what they want, Amazon is very open to people taking ownership, transferring to a group they're interested in, advancement, etc. If you're not happy with your current position, you can soon transfer to another group. I'd say that's the largest benefit, having the ability to basically choose your own career path and drive it at your own pace.
Cons
Benefits aren't the best. As Amazon has very few formal policies company wide, you will encounter a wide range of management styles. So beyond your first position (where you'll not likely have much of an option), you'll want to be careful about choosing a group and manager you'll enjoy working for.