Don't work here if you have a family. - SDEII Amazon Employee Review

3.0
13 Jan 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There was a lot to like. The work is interesting, there's a lot of smart people, and I learned a LOT. If this is your first job out of college and you want to work a LOT, then great. If you have a family, don't work here.

Cons

Everyone worked 60 hours a week or more and they'll expect you to work the same. I would get guidance from my manager on what he wanted me to be working on over the weekends. 10pm conference calls are routine. And pager duty is a nightmare. I got to watch my young son cry because I was working too much. That was it, I got out. I looked at transferring, so I talked to my manager about it. The next day he put me on probation to stop it.

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Pros

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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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