Terrible work life balance - Software Engineer II SDE2 Amazon Employee Review

2.0
22 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good tech stack. Lots to learn if you can survive. Although its doubtful.

Cons

Extreme work conditions. Extremely tight deadlines. You are expected to deliver 2 weeks of work in 1 week. You are expected to work 15+ hours and deliver along with weekends. No regard and respect for employees. Not sustainable at all for anyone sane. You will be over-burdened with work most of the time. No concept of work life balance. Overpopulated place. Nobody has time to chit-chat. Grilling machine. If you're not over worked you're a waste of resource. Working on weekends is a norm at Amazon.

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Cons

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5.0
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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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