For those for whom Amazon was their dream gig- do you plan on staying for the rest of your career, or is it still a stepping stone for you? Wondering if the reality lives up to the expectations and hype. Thanks!

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I’m using it as a stepping stone. I haven’t found the culture at Amazon to be as toxic as folks have stated, but it is a high pressure/high stress environment that expects a lot out of you. You get compensated well, but the stress of having to be constantly on and perform is draining.

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What’s your comp?

I love it so far…but I’m only 4 months in. I agree it’s not as toxic as others have stated. That being said, TC changes drastically after 4 years and I may consider other opportunities (maybe Google) once the time comes

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Stepping stone unless I get to report to someone else who does not micromanage. Lots of org restructuring all the time, so very possible.

How bad is the micromanaging with your team?

I love it so far! I’m getting paid extremely well to basically do my hobby and learn cool things. Not saying I wouldn’t leave, but it would have to be a better opportunity money/learning wise for me to do that.

I’m also loving it two months in. My manager and team are great and I enjoy the culture and the challenge. Whether or not I stay really depends on my ability to move up and grow TC

Why do you say that did they no longer extend you an offer?

The toxic environment comes from leadership; unfortunately the leaders I report to lack quality, people skills, and empathy. Pay is great but the planning is so poor and everything is last minute. I’ll be out after I make the most $ in the first 2 years

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