undefined | Better HN

0 pointsfranczesko4y ago0 comments

It was consistently bad. During the first year or so I was motivated and focused on trying to solve the problems of my department. The writings were on the wall everywhere, but it didn't discourage me and I turned a blind eye on many of the issues. I would lie, if I would say that at the time money wasn't a factor.

Most importantly, Amazon's culture is toxic. Poor leadership (shouting and swearing during meetings) leading to bad hires. It's a cut-throat working environment with high staff rotation. I struggled to cope with the fact how people were treated (planned attrition and PIPs). I was working under 5 different managers during this time, being bullied by the last one. HR did nothing, so I voted with my feet. When this occurred, I was close to reaching a 2yr tenure, so it was easy money for me on the table.

0 comments

1 comments · 1 top-level

bogomipz4y ago

Thanks for the detail. That indeed sounds like a horrible environment. There seems to be a great irony in that the company makes so much of their "leadership principles." and that's the environment it has produced. My understanding is that the leadership principles thing is an extensive part of the interview process.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse