High potential to be a great place to work, but... - Cs MANAGER Amazon Employee Review

1.0
25 Nov 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great business model - customer satisfaction, wide variety of products, lowest prices, and convenience. That combination is hard to beat when executed well. Casual dress code is awesome (jeans, t-shirt, flip flops, baseball cap). Company profitability and stock price has performed well. The company is finally trying to improve their work culture and make it a decent place to work.

Cons

Upper management leaves a lot to be desired. They only know how to manage up and are not supportive of direct reports, causing a lot of potential leaders to make quick exits or end up failing. Lots of managers and leaders chasing AMZN stock, frequently checking the price throughout each work day. There is very little information sharing passed along, making it hard for new hires to quickly acquire the "tribal knowledge" necessary to do their jobs.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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