Hello,
I have an accepted offer from
Amazon with start date early next month. With the hiring freeze in place I am worried that layoffs will be next and new hires are more at risk when it comes to layoffs. This is making me wonder if it is good time to switch. Would really appreciate some input in this matter.

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I know several individuals who are impacted by layoff here at Amazon, and the one specifically joined his team at Amazon last who got reduced 😞 just sharing what I know not trying to create fear

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Luna, Alexa, devices, HR (PXT), and AWS Educate.

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Don’t switch. Stay where you are

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Depends on many factors: how tired are you of your old job, how much more money will you make, and which team are you joining at Amazon. This might be the right place to ask some insiders info on your new team/product. Even if on hire freeze you could be entering some of their core business or growing products for which they will keep hiring. It is a risk though, so keep all the factors into account.

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This plus be proactive even as a new hire, approach with curiosity before and after you join. Everyone wants to keep someone who is eager to learn

Don’t drop your main job, work both for as long as you can

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Can’t do that I am on H1B 😞

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Ask your current job if they can sponsor your green card. It may be worth staying if they do and if you don't hate it there. Being an H1B visa holder makes you very vulnerable during layoffs

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