Amazon

Pay is very good, as long as the stock price keeps rising. The hiring bar is high, so you get to work with a lot of really smart people, and there are basically unlimited opportunities to learn new things if you're willing to put in the time.

With recent layoffs and the obsession with using AI for everything, they have created an environment of competition amongst teams and co-workers that can become toxic at times. This and the five-day RTO mandate make it difficult to maintain a decent work-life balance.

Eliminate the forced attrition quotas, and be more upfront with employees on how their performance is evaluated. With the current review process, a lot of information is hidden from the employee, and this fosters an environment of mistrust and competition among team members rather than collaboration.