Great Pay, Good People, Lots of Overtime - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

3.0
Jan 5, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Compensation including salary and benefits was great in the area I worked. The co-workers and work environment was friendly and there was rarely an issue. Opportunities to work from home were available.

Cons

Overtime is required and at times in large quantities. After awhile the amount of hours your are required to work can wear you down emotionally and physically. Interdepartmental communication is poor at best. A good starter job, but unless you make your way up the ranks this jobs can wear you out.

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Pros

Great people, fast moving environment and products that have a lot of reach

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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