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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an interview there coming up. I’m very on the fence about working for Amazon. It feels like The Borg. I’ve heard so many mixed things I’m not sure I can get past it.

Luckily I’m not unemployed, so I feel like I have a few more options, but still, I can’t help but feel that everything I hate about corporate America would be worse at Amazon.

Tell me your pros and cons list, especially if you work there. [/quote]

This is just my opinion, but the only pro I can come up with is that I've stayed employed during the pandemic.

Otherwise it is the worst company I've ever worked for. My job is nothing like the job description and I feel like I'm regressing.

It's commonly said that you either love or hate Amazon. I've found that the ones who love it are competitive, political, and very vocal about BIG IDEAS (that are usually not executed in the end, and are sometimes others people's ideas).

I've worked in three different teams (lots of restructuring is common) and none have been great. There are some great people and most have told me they're job hunting.

My colleague who absolutely loves Amazon has never worked anywhere else, if that tells you anything!

I wouldn't work there unless I were unemployed.

Actually I just thought of another pro....it's made me appreciate more my past jobs that I loved!

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PP describes my current experience at Amazon perfectly, except I would add "high pay" to the list of pros as well (although it's because I joined when the stock was $1500. I envy my friends who joined when it was $500...).

Anyway, to answer OP: "under consideration" just means you're in the queue of resumes to be looked at. it might never be reviewed if the hiring manager is far along the pipeline with other candidates. but just as a counterpoint, it was 3 months from when I submitted my resume to when I was called for an interview, and then I had an offer a week later. and referrals aren't a magic bullet - most positions end up having the majority of applicants be referrals, so it doesn't really stand out[/quote]

My ex got in when the stock was 330. Unfortunately the stress of working for the AWS DOD team turned him into an abusive alcoholic and his 100 nights on the road led to the demise of our marriage. He then wad fired by AWS.

Good luck. Think carefully. Terrible culture for families or good people with values. [/quote]

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