Pending start date - Anonymous employee Amazon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 13, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

None. Can't think of a single one

Cons

They overstaff, or at least it seems. They give out direct job offers to thousands of people without actually having enough available positions. They give you an immediate job offer with no specific start date. They inform you to wait until a spot is open and it needs to be filled. (It's like how airlines overbook flights, they sell more seats than available to make sure that the flight is at full capacity) Amazon talked about how their hiring over 50,000 people, when in reality it could be months before you actually start working. The HR Department works more like a temp staffing agency. It's ridiculous. Don't give someone a job offer without an actual open position. Also, if you want to communicate to the HR Department, you have to do it through chat or email. There's not an actual phone number. I wonder why?

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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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