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It entertains me that every time someone talks about the shitshow going on at one of the FAANGs the response is "other than that, how are things going at Amazon
by nineplay 5y ago
It entertains me that every time someone talks about the shitshow going on at one of the FAANGs the response is "other than that, how are things going at Amazon?".
A couple of months ago I talked with a hiring manager there and it felt like a hostage situation. If his camera had been on I suspect he would have blinked S.O.S. in Morse code. He hedged like I couldn't believe,
"Well Amazon is a great place to work... for some people."
"If you commit to doing something - well they value work/life balance but, you know, you need to meet your commitments."
I should send him a thank you note. I hope he makes it out in one piece.
- chrismcb 5y agoI interviewed a few years ago for a contract position. After the interview the recruiter was talking to me and said this was a contract to hire. After six months or so, when I felt ready to be hired, I could switch (don't remember the process) but once I become full-time they would immediately expect me to work at least 60 hours per week.