> Amazon requires employees to obtain written permission even to contribute in your free time I would never agree to this. Generally, if you work at a place th

> Amazon requires employees to obtain written permission even to contribute in your free time I would never agree to this. Generally, if you work at a place that commonly throws around the phrase "<X> is in breach of contract which is grounds for termination.", you're in a bad job that will not ever teach you anything or advance your career. You are working as a glorified contractor and should learn some warning flags to avoid the terrible corporate bus stops.