Decent pay, horrible work life balance, negative environment - Data Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Aug 20, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Amazon's technology is reputed and it can give your career a boost. Pay is decent. Having said that these are only 2 good reasons to work for Amazon. If this is what you want, I will say go for it.

Cons

In my first month at Amazon I found that most employees are unhappy and it is as designed. The management believes that employees come and go, it is the customer that matters and that is how the whole company is structured. I think this is root of all the problems at Amazon and they will never change because they are deeply ingrained in the culture. Operational burden is very high and most tools that are used in-house are in really bad shape. Unless you are super smart or political, you will have to work 60-80hrs a week to get a promotion.

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5.0
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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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