Great place to work, but it's not for the faint of heart - Systems Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
5 Sept 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* You will be challenged to learn new things and grow as a person. * Everyone is expected to be an owner and to act accordingly. * The company has a genuine dedication to finding and solving problems, both within the organization and in the outside world. * You'll get to do cool new things all the time. * Moving around within the company is encouraged!

Cons

* You'll be given way more than you can handle from the get-go. * People accustomed to working with direction and in an orderly environment will get lost easily. * It can be really hard to get your footing in this place. * You'll sometimes get flak from randos about working here because you're working at a large company some people have told "horror stores" about. Some of the stories are sort of true, but they're made to sound much worse than they really are.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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