The retention in this company is really low and there are good reasons for that - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
27 Oct 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Smart people, although most of them leaves the company in ~1.5 years from their arrival. 2. Be part of big projects. 3. The compensation is ok.

Cons

1. Bad management. 2. On-call rotation in most places. 3. Parking isn't free for employees. 4. Very hard to get promoted. 5. Noisy work environment. 6. Very low retention rates. 7. Poor work-life balance (I remember more than one month that I've worked more than 13 hours a day and on weekends for the entire month). 8. The company isn't enthusiast about applying it employees for a green-card.

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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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