How much do you devalue yourself? - Senior Business Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Nov 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you want to develop a total retail frame of mind, this is the place to do it. Likewise, if you wish to sharpen your cost-costing skills this is the place for you. If you have little faith in your decision making skills and require micro-management to make it through your day-to-day activities, Amazon is a good place. Amazon is also a great place for the "meat-eaters" to work. You will have ample opportunity to ambush slower animals.

Cons

Micromanagement is at the heart of the culture The executives always have the right answer Management decisions are often made in the absence of objective evidence or without informed opinion You will hear people say that it is a flat organization. It isn't "Fruguality" is taken to functional idiocy. Flying to India? You are going coach You are expected to be a workaholic. The concept of working smart is exchanged for working hard.

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5.0
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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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