Joined with high hopes, couldn't keep up my spirit for long - Quality Assurance Engineer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Feb 2, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good Compensation Opportunity to work on great open source technologies Leadership Principles (only if you team believes in them) You can disagree with you manager

Cons

Your manager can not disagree with his manager and hence you have to do whatever your manager's manager asks you to do. Very poor work life balance. Working for long hours is not considered to be a stretch but as an expected contribution. If you are unlucky enough to have a weak manager, you would be eclipsed by the whims of your senior manager.

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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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