Watch out and quit in 1.5 years
Pros
- Salary is competitive. They are willing to give you a 20-30% bump if you switch from Microsoft. - Technology is interesting in a few teams; many teams (like GPS or TRMS) do very mundane work though. - Good career boost when you quit (most people quit in 1-2 years)
Cons
Only choose Amazon if you have no other comparable option. Compensation package can be good, but remember that you are trading more hours and peace of mind. - It's not a happy place to work. Everyone is trying to survive and get through their pile of work. - There are plenty of better places to work, with better work environments and work-life balance. - Certain teams (like GPS and TRMS) do really mundane work that no one really cares about. No opportunity for career growth. - Management can be inexperienced and ruthless, a bad combination. Several people on my team were fired with no notice and questionable motives. - Long work hours. Always on culture. - Swim or sink culture. You are responsible for your survival; your managers and peers don't really care if you don't do well. - Lot of churn; people quit frequently or change teams. - Offices are bare and depressing. - Benefits? Just the bare minimum. - There are plenty of better choices. Only
