Amazon

Coming out of college, Amazon will remind you what it's like to grind, learn, and do things on your own, and jump headfirst into the adult world. The learning persists on a daily basis, and there's never a predictable day at work. As someone just starting in my career, that foundation has built a lot of confidence, albeit in a tough manner. But sometimes that's how it's gotta be.

As I've grown into this position and developed a nice little life for myself so far, I realize I don't want this kind of intensity right now. Not to say I don't want to be challenged, but there are other places where the managerial churn is less, the benefits, pay, and stock are better, and the work and community overall makes you feel better and more fulfilled.

Improve the pay, improve the life for employees, and people will feel less frustrated, more present, and just generally better. No one is satisfied here. It hurts the soul a bit, even when we know the work itself isn't dull and we are truly developing as professionals.