Lots of work for little reward - Picker/Packer Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Feb 8, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. You will always have work 2. You can pick what department you want to work in once you have experience working there for at least 90 days

Cons

1. There were quite a few people who weren't being supervised, so illegal activity took place daily at Amazon 2. Mandatory overtime during peak season was regular in which you would work 12 hours shifts and 6 days straight 3. They don't hire within too much and typically outsource to college students to become a manager. It would be nice to see someone who has worked there for at least a couple years and put there time and energy into Amazon to be promoted to a supervising or management position .

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Pros

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Cons

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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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