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Great Tech, Burnout Risk

Software Development Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
June 17, 2014
Seattle, Washington
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good people - some of the best I've ever worked with.

Fun work environment.

Great tech.

Great technical problems.

Great infrastructure.

Cons

Bad benefits – almost zero perks for employees.

Lots of people burn out; you must learn to say no!

Needless, short-sighted frugality.

Advice to Management

Make time to resolve technical debt.

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