Amazon

Warehouse worker

May - August 2019 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

The money and the flexibility. I also met a lot of cool people and coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish the work wasn’t as strenuous but overall it was a good experience.

Advice

Rack up as much Overtime as possible and take advantage of the flexibility they have.

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FC Associate

October 2019 - August 2020 • West Valley City, UT

What I liked

The pay

What I wish was different

I could have kept my job

Advice

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Amazon associate

May - July 2021 • Thornton, CO

What I liked

The pt

What I wish was different

The bureaucracy and labor tracking

Advice

Get sign on bonus

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Software Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

My team at Amazon was extremely welcoming and willing to help me in any way they possibly could. As a result, I learned a lot about the company and software engineering. I also enjoyed my project as I felt it was truly meaningful. It had real world implications and was ultimately launched into production.

What I wish was different

Due to Covid19, the internship was remote, and while I still virtually met with team members daily, I think I would have enjoyed meeting them in person and working in an office setting.

Advice

If you are an SDE, take your time at the beginning of your internship to learn about the different internal development tools before you start your project. It will pay dividends when you actually start implementing and testing your code. And of course, don't hesitate to ask questions.

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Amazon team member

April - August 2020 • Gresham, OR

What I liked

The pay was very nice

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

Takes getting used to physical

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Amazon

May - August 2020 • Dedham, MA

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish Amazon had been a more caring and ethical company.

Advice

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Fulfillment Associate

April - August 2020 • Teterboro, NJ

What I liked

Decent pay and consistent work

What I wish was different

Hot environment, very repetitive, no utilization of skill

Advice

If need to make money, this is a good short term job

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Associate

July 2019 • South San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The people - friendly and helpful

What I wish was different

The work load...

Advice

Come physically and mentally prepared.

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Amazon Prime Shopper

April 2020 • Upper Arlington, OH

What I liked

flexible hours

What I wish was different

more supervisor assistance

Advice

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Warehouse

July - August 2019 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

The pay. You don't need a resume at all. As long as you are at least 18, pass the drug test and graduated HS then they will accept you.

What I wish was different

That they had air conditioning and a better system when it came to packaging

Advice

I advice people to make sure they can stand for 10+ hours consistently for 4-5 days before applying to the job. Get comfortable shoes, bring food.

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Amazon assoiate

May 2020 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

I am able to work independently to accomplish my task.

What I wish was different

There was more interaction with corporate for changes that are made.

Advice

I would advise that you are motivated and have a strategic recover schedule so you don’t burnout.

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Software Developer Intern

May - August 2019 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

It was a great intern experience! I had a mentor and a well defined project. I got to learn about the technology they use such as AWS. My team was full of very nice and helpful people. I had 1 on 1’s on a weekly basis with my manager.

What I wish was different

I didn’t like having to present so many times (4). Also there were many meetings I went to that didn’t really have anything to do with me. I could have spent the time working on my project.

Advice

Be involved during meetings.

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Flex Driver

June - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

That I could pick the days that worked for me to work

What I wish was different

I wish there was an easier way to get bids for students that are only working during the summe

Advice

Wake up early to get a bid or try to get bids for upcoming days when they drop them on Friday nights.

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Team manager

June 2016 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The flexibility to complete the work was more than I could expect.

What I wish was different

I wish they had less focus on metrics and reports and more focus on people leadership and engagement

Advice

Don’t settle for the current state of a position, you don’t have to have a manager title to be a leader of your peers and make change.

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Amazon Warehouse Employee

June - August 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

Very physical and fun, a great work environment with friendly people.

What I wish was different

I wish more hours would have been available.

Advice

Make sure to follow safety procedures.

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Software Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The team and support structure.

What I wish was different

The location. Not a big fan of Seattle.

Advice

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Customer Returns Associate

May - July 2020 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

The pay was better than the other available options. The process of getting hired was straightforward and not frustrating. The benefits were generous.

What I wish was different

The job was physically demanding; if there was a way for Amazon to design its work to be less stressful, I would have appreciated it.

Advice

Wear compression leggings and wear good shoes for the physical demand of the job; you have to be on your feet for all of the jobs.

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AWS Sales Intern

June - August 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

try to not let the difficult of working from home environment take over your experience.

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Software Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Austin, TX

What I liked

My boss and teammates were very accommodating and made sure to include me in meetings. I was able to develop a service that would be deployed, and I was in charge of my own project. The work was challenging, but Amazon provided as much help as I needed to ensure I was successful. Compensation and benefits were very good.