Before joining, expecting something more - Network Engineer Amazon Employee Review

3.0
31 Mar 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good and smart people, nice office, stability, good relocation bonus and relocation support. Sign-in bonus for first 2 years Similar bonuses per country in other companies (such as sport card,meal vouchers)- no more no less People are very nice to each other Company is always trying to improve processes, but it is not always good for employees

Cons

High expectations High workload No technical development - technologies mostly very old and simple and mostly very specific to only this company. No interesting activities in EU, mostly only for NA Scope of work could be significantly different from initial agreement during hiring process Extremely difficult to get promotion(no scope of work or other reasons to refuse) or move to other teams inside the company - for company it is easier to hire external candidates salary increase with promotion is low 0-1% with horizontal and up to 10-15% with vertical Low annual salary increase about 1.0-1.3%,comparing to prices rise no annual bonuses Reality often is different from company’s policies papers Development is opened mostly to people who is close to high managers - managers, team leaders, but not to regular engineers Managers can easily fired whole region team in one day how it was for Spain, because missing something in local law, instead of change the process Motivation is often rely on lie Some points could be related to EU only, role and team

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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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