Started off great, turned into very disappointing - Senior Manager Amazon Employee Review

1.0
25 May 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I appreciate some of the benefits but employee costs needs to be lower to compete with other companies.

Cons

Time off needs to be updated - vacation time and only having a total of 6 holidays per year is not competitive. Ability to be promoted is talked about in the interview process but in the end if you come in as a mgr or sr. manager the opportunities are few and far between at the next level. You are expected to relocate laterally across the country for a same levle job/lateral move - no additional money and hoped you will be promoted but then does not happen. If you can get promoted you are expected to do the job for a long time (12 - 18+ months) before promo and increased occurs. Increases to base pay will be very small. Many employees are not friendly and throw others under the bus in order to get ahead.

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 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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