Pros: Pay and equity Cutting-edge tech A lot of challenges

Cons: Toxic work culture. Lot of deadlines. Never secured a job.

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Cons: Annual reviews are a joke. You don't get your bonuses until two years after your review for the performance the previous year.

Pros: Technical Diversity Deep exposure to various AWS services Experience with diverse customer scenarios Constant learning of latest architecture trends Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Customer-Facing Experience Direct collaboration with various enterprises Solving real business problems Enhancement of consulting and communication skills Building strong professional network Career Growth High market demand for Solutions Architects Support for AWS certifications Transferable knowledge to other cloud platforms Competitive compensation package Work Flexibility Remote work options (except client meetings) Flexible time management Choice of diverse projects Good work-life balance potential

Cons: Continuous Learning Pressure Need to keep up with rapidly evolving AWS services. Regular certification renewals required. Multiple industry domain knowledge needed. Constant technical upskilling. High Responsibility Critical impact on customer decisions. High level of technical accuracy required. Complex customer requirements. High stakes decision-making. Work Variability Irregular meeting schedules. Potential frequent travel. Multiple concurrent projects. Intensive multitasking. Sales Pressure Sales targets alongside technical consulting. Customer acquisition and retention responsibilities. Quarterly performance metrics. Business development expectations.