Work hard, learn, leave... - Learning Manager Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Jul 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good name and good experience. You get to work with a good number of smart, driven individuals.

Cons

Working long hours, especially during peak season. Little upward mobility. There was a perception that senior management had a three year and out perspective. In other words, talented people would come on, work hard for three years, and then be expected to move up or out. Turnover was extremely high within operations, and there needed to be a focus on creating a sustainable workforce. This high turnover created undo variance and troubles within the processes and for managers.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Amazon offers an exceptional work environment with cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering challenges. The compensation package is highly competitive, including strong base salary, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits. Career growth opportunities are abundant — there are clear promotion paths and access to internal mobility across thousands of teams globally. The scale of impact is unmatched; you work on systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Colleagues are incredibly talented, driven, and collaborative, making every project both challenging and rewarding.

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding at times, which requires strong time management skills. Work-life balance may vary depending on the team and project deadlines.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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