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Great to learn, easy to burn out

Software Development Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
November 17, 2018
Vancouver, British Columbia
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Lots to learn, good in-level growth (but promotions can be more challenging), interesting work, great scale and impact. Good compensation if the stock goes up. Six weeks parental leave.

Cons

Amazon demands a lot from its employees.

Managers work easily 50-60+ hours per week over a long time (6+ months or some permanently).

There is a lot of burnout and overworked managers.

Health benefits are not good (look into the details!).

Advice to Management

A burned-out manager makes wrong decisions. Less pressure on managers will lead to higher-quality teams.

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