learn fast, leave faster - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

2.0
12 Dec 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- smart people all around - ambitious people/problems to be solved - work has direct customer impact - good place for starting out

Cons

- cliquish culture > immature - loudest guy wins culture - difficult to have a work life balance; issue for folks with families - pager-pains - scattered hiring process

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

I got paid weekly, there was a $2 premium for night shifts.

Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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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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