Heavily team/location/politics dependent. Go elsewhere. - IT Support Associate II Amazon Employee Review

1.0
26 Apr 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits. Resume filler for those who really think this place is "great". Realizing you are capable of more. Realizing this 'A' in FAANG is overrated. Realizing what a toxic work environment entails. Realizing to never work here after you leave.

Cons

Someone lost their toe(s) and others were wounded. Extensive amount of internal tools almost made to prevent you from translating to another job (not fully but for those who are technical you understand) Carrot on a stick with promotions (I left for a significantly better position). Level egomania, straight A narcissistic types are prevalent and even thrive here. Gargantuan political environment. Zero upward mobility unless you are "in-good" and cut down anyone in your way. Cutthroat politics, you are hired as someone who is "better" than the current team. Great start for a company. Poor boundaries and work-life balance. Metrics heavy for zero reason other than having them turned against you. False "DE&I". Leadership Principles are the beaten like a dead horse and also turned against you. Tremendously poor pay. Recovery from working here: mentally, physically, and emotionally

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5.0
3 Jul 2026
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Pros

Hands on mentorship; enough resources

Cons

Little research, more engineering work

5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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