What i wish I knew before taking a job at Amazon - Recruiter Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Amazon has some intelligent people working. The pay is great and the benefits are also wonderful.

Cons

The review process ranks employees against each other and is not based on your performance but based on the fact of, does your manager like you. A lot of young managers that do not know how to be managers and will ruin a person's reputation and career to make themselves look good. You can be a hard worker however the rewards go to those who can manipulate the data and backstab their colleagues. Any conversation you have with someone you can trust they will use it as a weapon against you later on and change your words.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 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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