True, but surviving that first year. Also - vacation and tenure in industry is often disconnected. I have and know others that have negotiated time off as a b

True, but surviving that first year. Also - vacation and tenure in industry is often disconnected. I have and know others that have negotiated time off as a benefit when at small companies. I think with Amazon, there is the added element of taking time and team expectations. I have not worked there, just from friend's experience.