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There is no life to balance

Software Development Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 1 year
September 28, 2021
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  1. Nice package with a huge joining bonus.
Cons
  1. There is no life to balance.
  2. Hectic on calls.
  3. The RSU vesting cycle is the worst. 80% of the stocks will start vesting during the 3rd and 4th year.
  4. Tight deadlines and all tasks are critical.
  5. Need to work a minimum of 12 hours to finish the tasks assigned.
  6. People in my team never sleep. Everyone is online until 2 AM.
Advice to Management

Please treat employees as human, not as robots.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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