You should know what to expect when working at Amazon - Program Manager II Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Apr 6, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

-Getting to work at one of the biggest companies in the history of humanity -Getting to work with some of the smartest and brightest minds in the world -Most people are kind and professional -Great pay and solid benefits -Able to move around different teams within the company relatively easily

Cons

-Expect to work 50-60 hours a week if you want to succeed -Poor work/life balance -High turnover rate, don't be surprised if you have 5 different managers you report to in the span of a calendar year -Due to high turnover and the high likelihood of management not backfilling, expect to take on other people's roles & responsibilities along with your own -Amazon expects you to be a self-starter and self-sufficient, if you are not then you will be viewed as a low performer -Expect projects/initiatives that your team has worked on for months/years to abruptly be stopped and thrown in the trash in favor of another project/initiative that leadership would like to work on, so don't get emotionally attached to your work -Employee feedback is usually never addressed with actionable steps

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Decent pay. Great Benefits, Room to promote

Cons

Long hours, day to day can be challenging

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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