> If you hate your job, wouldn't the courageous thing be to go get a different job? That makes an assumption that it's even an option. It's not always so, and

> If you hate your job, wouldn't the courageous thing be to go get a different job? That makes an assumption that it's even an option. It's not always so, and not because of competency reasons. 1) Some visas are often tied to specific jobs. You could be putting your continued residency in the country at risk by leaving. 2) Amazon forks out a bunch of money by way of signing bonuses and relocation money etc. etc, which typically tie you to the company for 2 years (it's a reasonable policy, the expense is far from trivial and they need to recoup at least that much in value from your employment). If you don't stay for the 2 years, then you become liable for the entire amount (maybe pro-rated would be better/fairer). It's quite possible that individuals find themselves in a position where they literally can not afford to quit Amazon, unless they can find another employer willing to cover that money.