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While I won't go as far as calling it a scam (as one comment did below), I can to a certain degree confirm what you said. Also, is it bad? Yes. Worse than other places? No, simply more open and direct about it. Personally, I prefer the openess about it. And from a company perspective, it works out pretty well, doesn't it? All that is for the office workers and managers. Warehouse workers are different. At least for Germany I know that Amazon is paying above average salaries for them (compared to DHL and others). And generally speaking warehouse workers, and all other rank and file logistics workers, are treated like drones. Again, nothing special about Amazon. But that doesn't mean the situation should be accepted. All that being said, Amazon is a great place to learn and gain a shit load of experience. On all levels, even if there is a hard ceiling for blue collar workers to get promoted to white collar positions these promotions do happen regularly. The blue collar worker still has to suck up to a manager, so. In other places I know these promotions do never happen. The most important thing to have in mind when working for Amazon is, IMHO, to work on a feasible exit strategy from day one. Because long careers are the exception to the rule there. Oh, and be aware that it is a tough place to work at. Of you are om with that, go for it. Otherwise, stay away. One last comment, one I learned the hard way. If you are not really comfortable with the way Amazon can treat people, even if you do what you can to make a difference there, you will be part of the problem simply by pushing forward and going a good job delivering high quality results. The one cannot be had without the other. Personally, I am not sure how I see Amazon, pretty peculiar place. |