Do not practice what they preach - Customer Service Associate Amazon Employee Review

2.0
23 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Laid back atmosphere and dress code. Nice break room and facility. Discounts from amazon as well as other companies like AT&T. Room to advance or try new things.

Cons

It like a giant High School with its politics and cliques. They consistently preach providing great employee support and taking care of the customers, yet fall flat due to inadequate training, horribly buggy software, horrendous policies, and a complete lack of interpersonal communications with the employees, everything......and I mean everything is done via computer. Complete disorganization it happily spun as "constant change" but leave everyone clueless on what is going on. They proudly proclaim at every opportunity that "We trust our employees and customers!" yet every click of your mouse and every second of your day is monitored and recorded. Inadequate training leaves employees frustrated and customers with inconsistent experience when calling in. Sink or swim. Permanent employees treat seasonal employees like crap. You can be exceptionally good at your position but if you are not the squeakiest wheel, you are not going to get the grease. People laid off just before becoming eligible for unemployment benefits.

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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