Toxic culture - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Mar 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Payment is above average considering start ups and other small companies. * Processes improves over time with opportunities to grow. * Can work with brilliant people spread across the world.

Cons

* Leadership doesn't provide a clear vision for product, teams, work, all messages are half written and you are left with a lot of open questions. * Working hours are insane, you are expected to put 80+ hours a week. Sometimes this is clearly stated by senior leadership. * Return to office mandate completely destroyed people's trust on leaders. * Oncall forces you to live 24/7/365 with a gun to your head, specially if you are a manager. There is no concept of work/life balance.

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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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