Great place to work and build a strong resume but office politics makes it hard to perform - Operations Area Manager L5 Amazon Employee Review

5.0
Nov 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good place to build a strong work ethic. - Build strong interpersonal skills. - Good professional experience. - Good pay.

Cons

- Lots of office politics and favoritism amongst senior leadership. - Thankless work environment that will squeeze every penny out of you. - Most people being promoted aren't ones that are innovative or strong performers. You must be a 'Yes Man' or you will have a tough time being promoted. - One of Amazon's leadership principle is 'Have a back bone and disagree' but this is not practical (site specific) since disagreeing with Sr Leadership, even with valid reasons, can put a black mark on Sr leadership's perception of you.

Explore other reviews about Amazon

5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, low stress, nice customers

Cons

Not guaranteed shift availability for any given week

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

3159
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All