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Ex-Amazon here. The "people leave bosses, not companies" proverb applies to most people I know.

• k__ 8y ago
  This. And in my experience, there aren't many good bosses out there. I always envy the stories of some corporate engineers who had excellent mentors and bosses, but sadly there aren't many of them.
  • rjayatilleka 8y ago
    This is something I learned recently, but some people who get lucky and find a good manager will just follow them around for a while. At least at Amazon, having a great manager is the most critical external component of having a sustainable job.
  • spike021 8y ago
    As someone at a non-FAANG, but relatively large tech-based company in San Jose this resonates. I've basically had 3 managers in two years. Trying to leave but it's been difficult. My skills have kind of atrophied due to my current situation.