same reasons here that contributed towards deciding leaving Amazon despite it being a dream job entering the industry (i did have a significant "pull factor" to

same reasons here that contributed towards deciding leaving Amazon despite it being a dream job entering the industry (i did have a significant "pull factor" to another job that accelerated the timing). when you realize you wouldn't be happy even with the best case, it's time to go. However, i've heard many reports of talented, smart people doing fulfilling, challenging work at Amazon and its probably the luck of the draw on what team you get staffed on. So the case could be made that you couldve simply tried for a transfer. i suspect that, if you work on a "slow and kludgy product", the responsible thing to do would have been to write a memo laying out why it sucks and what needs to be done. I've seen a rare few folks actually get heard and get the mandate to do what needed to be done. but I know it can feel overwhelming for most and ultimately its the responsibility of the GM/PM to know whether this is true or just the whining of an underling with no context. also kudos for having the guts/integrity to do this before thanksgiving. make it count!