A lot of my coworkers are considering quitting due to everything that's been going on. I understand that being the first reaction when faced with the lack of job security for the first time in a while, but you should not follow that first instinct... — read more
JPMorgan is the latest to downgrade Amazon
I can't be the only one who's worried about the coming months? The way things have been going, we'll be looking at major layoffs before the end of the year. I wish I was wrong and overreacting and if somebody wants to explain to me why this is not... — read more
This is not a job
This is he-l on earth. How can a company be allowed to treat us this way? We are not robots. We are people. What they're doing to us is inhumane. If you are thinking of joining an Amazon warehouse, run as far and as fast as you can. I honestly don't... — read more
Hiring Freezer/Workforce Reduction/Layoff
Any talk of rescinded offers, hiring freezes, workforce reduction, or layoffs within AWS or Amazon amid recession?
"Bellmawr Amazon workers walk off the job in protest of facility transfers"
https://whyy.org/articles/bellmawr-amazon-walkout-warehouse-transfers/
Cuts in hiring usually come before layoffs
Amazon's retail business will hire fewer people than it had initially planned for this year as it grapples with slowing growth and rising costs, Insider has learned. Amazon's Worldwide Consumer team, which manages everything from the retail giant's... — read more
PIP question - Should I Wait?
I was informed that I am officially in PIP!!! I have two months from now to get out of PIP by meeting the outlined goal(s). I've been with Amazon for 2.5 years and my next vest is due in about 2.5 months (I am getting $30K). Anyhow, here is the... — read more
We are not afraid of layoffs!
We PIP 5% of the workforce every year. It's a given. WE DO NOT FEAR CUTS? Almost all of us have PTSD due to this though.
Lots of RSUs Vesting This Week
There will be a lot of people leaving soon, there are a lot of RSUs that will vest this week. Cheers!
Words of Wisdom
https://youtu.be/7zKNbRhZ5v0
Focus, next steps
Red badge amazonian here. I was told yesterday that I will be put in focus. I have some interviews lined up but not very confident as I have not interviewed for a job in 10 yrs. I'm being treated for anxiety, depression for over a year. I'm a... — read more
L5 / L4 Offers
Just wanted to hear some thoughts on this. I'm currently at a remote position with a small company making $105k. I have 6 years of experience and interviewed at Amazon for a remote L5 role. I did not feel that I did very well at the interview, and... — read more
Corporate layoffs
Does anybody know if corporate will be hit with layoffs any time soon?
Fingers crossed
Amazon employees need a union. I just hope enough of us are brave enough to keep voting for it. There is a reason why the company spent MILLIONS to try to bust our efforts to unionize in the first place. That should be enough of a sign to people how... — read more
Too many people are gleeful about Amazon losing money
Everybody is thinking about Bezos and nobody is thinking about hundreds of thousands of employees who will be affected if the company fails. You're basically cheering for people who are barely making ends meet to lose their livelihoods because you... — read more
Prepare for layoffs!
They might say they're not planning any layoffs, but everybody should know better than that. Amazon looks to cut costs after first loss in seven years sends stock careening... — read more
Amazon Closing 4 New York Sites Leaving Many Out of Work
A recent WARN notice states Amazon is closing four stores in New York. Among the closers are Amazon 4-Star, book and pop up stores, according to the New York State Department of Labor Office of Dislocated Workers... — read more
Amazon tops LinkedIn's The 50 best workplaces to grow your career in the U.S. list
As somebody who has been with Amazon for five years, I feel sorry for all of those who're hoping to get a job here. I don't know how this place gets the good rep it gets (other than in the warehouses, of course) but it's not as good as you think it... — read more
America finally gets an Amazon union
https://www-vox-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/recode/23005336/amazon-union-new-york-warehouse
Unionization efforts
https://labornotes.org/ https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer-staten-island/
‘Boo-hoo’ and don’t let the algorithms hit you on the way out
https://www.thederrick.com/ap/entertainment/amazon-s-bookstore-in-chicago-is-closing-boo-hoo-and-don-t-let-the-algorithms/article_2fd9196d-6a75-53d1-8458-05db0ea294e3.html
Working at Amazon will destroy you
It will destroy your physical and your mental health. I've seen them fire a guy two days before he was supposed to get his sign-on bonus. That's the one case I witnessed but that's happening all over. That's how low they are willing to stoop. They... — read more
Warehouse turnover
What is the future of Amazon warehouse hiring? How can they last when it is close To 100 percent turnover each year ?
Amazon WFH for Software Engineers
I want to join Amazon but can't relocate. Does Amazon allows permanent WFH for Software Engineers even if COVID is gone?
Can we trust Amazon?
I hope there are people who visit this forum who can help me out. I work at MGM and we were just officially acquired by Amazon. We were told not to worry as there will be no layoffs related to the acquisition. Can we trust that is true? I'm worried... — read more
Warehouse pay raise?
There is a rumor swirling around that all warehouse associates are getting pay raises in April any word on this ?
Amazon is shutting 68 retail stores, ending Amazon Books, 4-star and Pop Up shops
Amazon plans to close all locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, the company confirmed to CNBC. Over the years, the e-commerce giant has launched an array of brick-and-mortar concepts, from supermarkets to retail stores... — read more
Raising maximum base pay
Company will raise its maximum base pay from $160K to $350K. Great news for tech and corporate workers, no comment about that. What about the rest of us though?
Amazon Prime goes up to $139 a year
JB needs to pay for the new yacht...remember? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/02/03/amazon-prime-fee-increase/6655300001/
Rotterdam Bridge to be Dismantled for JB's $475 Million Yacht
That's why Amazon workers can't get a union... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/rotterdam-bridge-to-be-dismantled-for-jeff-bezos-yacht/ar-AATrzED?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Rubbish
Cr-p stock .Rubbish management.
Is It Stressful for Economists at Amazon?
Read about Amazon economists driving major company-wide impact but not sure there’s a lot of burnout at the end of the day. Unfortunate only Ph.D.s are considered. Wish Amazon would give serious consideration to Master’s + experience. Oh well. — read more
Trust the CEO? Really?
If so, it sure looks like we are headed closer to... — read more
Does Amazon pay for Linkein premium membership
I saw many managers at Amazon have Linkedin Premium account. Does amazon pay them for this to reach out to potential candiates?
I quit after 10 months
Source below… BEN ADAM I took a job at Amazon, only to leave after 10 months. Joining Amazon After working at GoDaddy for 5.5 years I was ready to make a change. I was recruited by Amazon to work in their devices org, and after joining... — read more
Does Amazon allow permanent WFH?
I am located in Ohio and don't want to relocated. Does Amazon allow permanent WFH to Software Engineers without coming to office even a single day?
Can't wait for it to be over
I'm one of the seasonal workers and I can't wait for my run with Amazon to be over. WTF is this place even? I've never worked under worse conditions than in the last few months. If this is the future of work, we're screwed. I made a mistake and went... — read more
Does AWS require vaccine
I’m trying to leave Cisco. Going into year 3 as a data center route switch TAC guy. Any good jobs for someone like me, are they worth going for, is it remote and does it require the jizzab (vaccine) Is it super woke and liberal internal culture? — read more