I have no life and want to be micromanaged and unappreciated - Software Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
19 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- other developers on my team are really smart - other developers on team to socialize and commiserate about how awful it is - working for a company that tries to treat its customers well

Cons

- completely disrespectful management with no people skills who think they can develop this project faster and better than anyone on your team and have no interest in listening to anything you say - what do you mean you have a life outside of the office??? (on call rotation; completely unrealistic schedules for completing work items; expectations that you will work late, on weekends and on holidays. I asked to take one day off in 3 weeks, I was told "No", a week later, my manager goes on a 10 day holiday.) - frustrating development tools and environments. non-industry standard, outdated documentation

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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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