Don't paint the whole company with the same culture brush - Senior Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
20 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Best culture I've experienced - I've worked at Microsoft, Disney, Accenture and others. I was leery of joining because I'd read the NYT article about how messed up their culture was. My recruiter asked me to make my own judgment and not let someone I didn't even know decide for me. Great advice. I asked hard questions, got honest answers and decided to join. I'm so glad I did. I work 40 hours per week with teammates who are caring and supportive. I've never been asked to work an evening or a weekend. People collaborate with me and we share credit. Folks are open and transparent, with a culture that values honesty over politics.

Cons

I think to be an L8+, it would be hard to work the way L7 and below do. I've seen the work schedules of the L8s and I wouldn't want that. But, given that I'm not an L8, I'm perfectly fine with where I am and my work-life balance. For someone who's more hard-charging than me, they might have to pay a higher price in terms of work hours.

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5.0
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Pros

great pay and benefits, and learning experience

Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
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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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