Challenging, Rewarding, Stressful - No coasting at this company - Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
8 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You will work with some of the smartest people in the industry and get a chance to make a difference in the world's leading retailer and web services provider. You will be challenged like never before. They live by their leadership values. Although they are sometimes in conflict (for exanple, Bias for Action can compete with Earn Trust), this is a company that practices what they preach.

Cons

Don't expect business as usual. You will be constantly pushed to perform or fall to the bottom of the barrel and eventually be managed out of the company. They are constantly raising the bar, so yesterday's standard is not good enough. There is no coasting at this company; the workload is always greater than the available resources. You will receive very little recognition, so your reward is your payday and whatever job satisfaction you take away.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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