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Long hours and chaotic planning

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
March 8, 2014
Seattle, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Get to work with smart people.
  • The company is loved by customers, and its products are used by millions.
Cons
  • Expectations to work long hours and weekends.
  • Constantly shifting deadlines make it difficult to stay on top of your responsibilities.
  • High turnover makes it difficult to form good relationships with colleagues.
Advice to Management

More structured planning and fewer randomizing demands from senior management would make the engineering organization more effective.

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