Good salary and benefits, but no work-life balance - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- good salary - stocks are a great benefit - good exposure to different types of campaigns and experiences - good opportunities to move to different parts of the company

Cons

- no work life balance - Amazon will become your whole life - if your manager doesn't like you, you will be phased out - no flexibility or consideration of things happening outside of work unless you're management or liked by your manager - its every man for themselves so be careful what you tell your co-workers in confidence - not many benefits - depressing/toxic work environment

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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