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Grateful to have, but mentally deteriorating

Software Development Engineer Apprentice
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
February 20, 2024
Seattle, Washington
3.0
Neutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Great pay, consistent hours, always feeling like there's something new to learn, independent work, large amount of growth opportunities, internal "stackoverflow".

Cons

Depending on management and the team you're a part of, you may or may not receive the help you need. This results in spending a lot more time trying to unblock yourself from something that can't be done via a simple Google search (most issues are internal).

I love independent work, but I also felt multiple times that I was completely alone to fend for myself, despite there being a "team". The longer it takes to be unblocked, the higher the anxiety hits, as you know you have an expectation to deliver. This has been the bane of my apprenticeship.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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