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Amazon

RATING

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SALARY RATING

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1 review so far

You burn out quickly but it's a great resume builder
posted February, 2008

RATING

3
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POSITION

Management

WORK DATES

Jul, 2003 - Oct, 2005

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

SALARY RATING

2
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WORK ENVIRONMENT

entrepreneurial, fast-paced, high-pressure

COMMENTS

You work very long hours at Amazon and there is a certain intensity you must have. Amazon seems like they are always searching for great outside talent. They are always trying to bring someone better. This means that there is limited opportunity for promotion. The dress is casual but the culture is not. People burn out of Amazon at high rates but you do get to put an established internet company on your resume which looks great. This is the reason I gave Amazon three stars. It would be lower otherwise. Diversity could be improved.

COMPENSATION

The benefits are good but salary is low. They make up for this by giving stock but it takes a long time to become vested and if you leave early you lose out. I recommend negotiating the highest base salary you can.