Is Amazon worth it for a 15% bump in pay? Senior Product Mgr position

Product role, have cushy work life balance in current gig but moving and current company won't transfer me

Hear horror stories so not sure what's true vs. what is ppl just complaining

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15% to move to one of the worst WLB companies? You’re going to effectively take a paycut considering the increase in hours.

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15% bump isn’t worth a move unless you need out from your current role

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I moved for 15% plus a 7% sign-on but the move also came with 10 extra days of pto. It wasn’t Amazon though. Look at the total comp and decide for yourself.

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What's the per hour pay difference? And do you gain anything valuable form working there?

I need to be paid significantly more for every hour I work beyond 40. You are likely looking at a 25% increase in hours for 15% comp bump.

Easy hard pass.

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