Learn on the job; fast-pace; always changes; reactive - Investigations Specialist Amazon Employee Review

4.0
28 Nov 2009
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of smart people who are passionate about their jobs. If you are not afraid to express how passionate you are, then this is a potentially good environment to work for you. I say potentially because if you disagree the right way, people will listen. Decisions are made with data support and tradeoffs are made when it benefits customers. If you understand you get the next job by doing it first, then it is the right place for you.

Cons

Work/life balance can become a big issue if you want to get promoted. Still too reactive at times. Dinosaurs who have been working there forever and remain the same slow the company down. Need to provide better benefits for employees (i.e. vision coverage is insufficient). If you expect the next job simply as the next step of your career progression, then look elsewhere. It's very much learn on the job with little development provided.

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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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