Learn a lot fast, are given responsibility and freedom in one's work - Financial Analyst Amazon Employee Review

5.0
10 Nov 2013
Recommend
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Pros

There is a lot to learn and you learn very fast because you are basically thrown in the deep end and have to figure things out by yourself. You are forced to be proactive and step outside your comfort zone. You get a lot of freedom in the way you choose to work. You are given responsibility from day one. It is common to communicate directly with higher levels. It is easy to move around the company and there are so many areas I think it would be impossible to get bored here.

Cons

Long hours with no control over how much one is working. Too many processes are Excel based which aren't at all optimal for a company this size. Quality and amount of data in certain areas is lacking. Managers are given responsibility for things they have no power over.

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5.0
9 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay Clean facilities Safe environment

Cons

Even though I had a bachelor's, I was never considered for management position. Hopefully you live nearby or tolls across the bridge will kill your income.

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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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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