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Horrible company for anyone that's not a sociopath

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
February 16, 2022
Toronto, Ontario
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The company brand looks good on a resume and opens up job opportunities after the 1.5-year mark. This is useful when you're a new grad.

However, please read the cons. I would argue this perk is definitely not worth the negative impact it would have on your health and social life long term.

Cons

The company is run like a grey, monotonous machine that chews and spits out everyone. The management style and objectives are so messed up that you can never really know how to grow your career. Your growth areas will change on a whim based on whatever upper management needs to do with headcount.

Couple this with the extreme toxic environment, poor work-life balance, and 24/7 pages even at 3 AM on weekends, this place is definitely a mistake for anyone that's not a sociopath. It's an absolute trash of a company that should be restricted from getting any larger and from mentally abusing so many of the futures of new grads.

If you choose to work here despite reviews like this and several others, and you're not a sociopath, don't be surprised or complain about the trauma it causes you for a lifetime, just for 2 years of peanut pay (relative to other FAANG).

Advice to Management

I know this might be a bitter pill to swallow, but you're dealing with humans, not machines. The people in "people management" should give you a little clue on what the focus should be.

Additional Ratings

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

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