Amazon's retail business will hire fewer people than it had initially planned for this year as it grapples with slowing growth and rising costs, Insider has learned. Amazon's Worldwide Consumer team, which manages everything from the retail giant's... —  read more 

I was informed that I am officially in PIP!!! I have two months from now to get out of PIP by meeting the outlined goal(s). I've been with Amazon for 2.5 years and my next vest is due in about 2.5 months (I am getting $30K). Anyhow, here is the... —  read more 

We PIP 5% of the workforce every year. It's a given. WE DO NOT FEAR CUTS? Almost all of us have PTSD due to this though.

There will be a lot of people leaving soon, there are a lot of RSUs that will vest this week. Cheers!

https://youtu.be/7zKNbRhZ5v0

Red badge amazonian here. I was told yesterday that I will be put in focus. I have some interviews lined up but not very confident as I have not interviewed for a job in 10 yrs. I'm being treated for anxiety, depression for over a year. I'm a... —  read more 

Just wanted to hear some thoughts on this. I'm currently at a remote position with a small company making $105k. I have 6 years of experience and interviewed at Amazon for a remote L5 role. I did not feel that I did very well at the interview, and... —  read more 

Does anybody know if corporate will be hit with layoffs any time soon?

Thanks.

Amazon employees need a union. I just hope enough of us are brave enough to keep voting for it. There is a reason why the company spent MILLIONS to try to bust our efforts to unionize in the first place. That should be enough of a sign to people how... —  read more 

Everybody is thinking about Bezos and nobody is thinking about hundreds of thousands of employees who will be affected if the company fails. You're basically cheering for people who are barely making ends meet to lose their livelihoods because you... —  read more 

They might say they're not planning any layoffs, but everybody should know better than that. Amazon looks to cut costs after first loss in seven years sends stock careening... —  read more 

A recent WARN notice states Amazon is closing four stores in New York. Among the closers are Amazon 4-Star, book and pop up stores, according to the New York State Department of Labor Office of Dislocated Workers... —  read more 

As somebody who has been with Amazon for five years, I feel sorry for all of those who're hoping to get a job here. I don't know how this place gets the good rep it gets (other than in the warehouses, of course) but it's not as good as you think it... —  read more 

https://www-vox-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/recode/23005336/amazon-union-new-york-warehouse

https://labornotes.org/ https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer-staten-island/

https://www.thederrick.com/ap/entertainment/amazon-s-bookstore-in-chicago-is-closing-boo-hoo-and-don-t-let-the-algorithms/article_2fd9196d-6a75-53d1-8458-05db0ea294e3.html

It will destroy your physical and your mental health. I've seen them fire a guy two days before he was supposed to get his sign-on bonus. That's the one case I witnessed but that's happening all over. That's how low they are willing to stoop. They... —  read more 

What is the future of Amazon warehouse hiring? How can they last when it is close To 100 percent turnover each year ?

I want to join Amazon but can't relocate. Does Amazon allows permanent WFH for Software Engineers even if COVID is gone?

I hope there are people who visit this forum who can help me out. I work at MGM and we were just officially acquired by Amazon. We were told not to worry as there will be no layoffs related to the acquisition. Can we trust that is true? I'm worried... —  read more 

There is a rumor swirling around that all warehouse associates are getting pay raises in April any word on this ?

Amazon plans to close all locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, the company confirmed to CNBC. Over the years, the e-commerce giant has launched an array of brick-and-mortar concepts, from supermarkets to retail stores... —  read more 

Company will raise its maximum base pay from $160K to $350K. Great news for tech and corporate workers, no comment about that. What about the rest of us though?

JB needs to pay for the new yacht...remember? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/02/03/amazon-prime-fee-increase/6655300001/

That's why Amazon workers can't get a union... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/rotterdam-bridge-to-be-dismantled-for-jeff-bezos-yacht/ar-AATrzED?ocid=BingNewsSearch

Cr-p stock .Rubbish management.

Read about Amazon economists driving major company-wide impact but not sure there’s a lot of burnout at the end of the day. Unfortunate only Ph.D.s are considered. Wish Amazon would give serious consideration to Master’s + experience. Oh well. —  read more 

If so, it sure looks like we are headed closer to... —  read more 

I saw many managers at Amazon have Linkedin Premium account. Does amazon pay them for this to reach out to potential candiates?

Source below… BEN ADAM I took a job at Amazon, only to leave after 10 months. Joining Amazon After working at GoDaddy for 5.5 years I was ready to make a change. I was recruited by Amazon to work in their devices org, and after joining... —  read more 

I am located in Ohio and don't want to relocated. Does Amazon allow permanent WFH to Software Engineers without coming to office even a single day?

I'm one of the seasonal workers and I can't wait for my run with Amazon to be over. WTF is this place even? I've never worked under worse conditions than in the last few months. If this is the future of work, we're screwed. I made a mistake and went... —  read more 

I’m trying to leave Cisco. Going into year 3 as a data center route switch TAC guy. Any good jobs for someone like me, are they worth going for, is it remote and does it require the jizzab (vaccine) Is it super woke and liberal internal culture? —  read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-12-17/amazon-tornado-aftermath-workers-say-they-lacked-emergency-training

https://www.ufcw.org/start-a-union/ Step 1: Talk to Your Coworkers. Step 2: Talk to a Union Organizer. Step 3: Start a Committee. Step 4: Know Your Rights. Step 5: Sign Union Support Cards. Step 6: Vote! Step 7: Negotiate Your Contract.

"Public safety authorities said there are “confirmed fatalities” at a partially collapsed Amazon facility at 3077 Gateway Commerce... —  read more 

The truth... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcfnt5c8MQY

Question: Has the US economy gotten so dependent on the Cloud that China or Russia could take it down on a longer-term basis? ... —  read more 

I can't be the only driver who was let go unfairly. Yes ,12- mis delivered packages 11 - speeding tickets 10 - Lane violation 9 - yards trashed 8 DUI 7 written warning 6 parking violations, 5 wrecks 4 personal felonies 3 times in prison .. —  read more