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Hybrid Work, Compensation Gamble

Software Development Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
October 17, 2023
Santa Monica, California
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Still hybrid work (2023)
  • Decent WLB
Cons
  • Increasingly returning to the office, company-wide.
  • Yearly compensation can be a gamble.
  • Performance reviews don't always take into account all contributions; you really have to make a case for yourself here.
  • Can be hit-or-miss, depending on the team you join.
Advice to Management

Learn to identify bad managers. Believe in your employees and invest in their potential and growth. Don't go back on your promises to keep remote work.

Additional Ratings

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

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