Glad I made the transition to Amazon - Technical Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jul 24, 2022
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Pros

The training at Amazon is extensive, with countless opportunities. There is more training than there is time to take it all. I have found management to be very caring and very reasonable regarding work life balance. My group has started a mental health day once a month, which is an extra day off. The work has been challenging but have gotten a lot of support. Virtual roles are available, although might be hard to find. The opportunity to travel to sites and grow are also available. With so many divisions, there is certainly a job that matches your skillsets.

Cons

However, one downside is that the job descriptions are not very good, so you might go into a role, expecting one job and ending up doing a completely different one. I had the unfortunate occurrence, and the work my group does, does not best align with my skillsets. But again, due to the great opportunity for training, I am able to learn on the job. Another down side, is the lack of tool standardization, because of that different teams use different tools, which can bring some challenges for collaboration.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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