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No work life balance, 60+ hours is the expectation for everyone
Hello, I'm an SDE in Europe and have recently received the news from my manager that I have not been meeting expectations and I have been under shadow coaching for several months (since last year, meaning in Focus but I was not given any formal notification, set goals or any specific emails about t...Read more
I heard different opinions, Will every person in PIP(Level 4 SDE'S) get the same severance package or is it depending on the org?
https://www.businessinsider.com/amazons-slack-channel-for-workers-on-performance-improvement-plans-2023-4 "Logging on to the channel, quite frankly, it broke my heart," she said. "People were freaking out; I could sense their distress. To see that this is how the company is treating good employees ...Read more
I am a new grad hire, joined AWS as a SDE-1 9 months ago, My manager started talking to me harshly in the 1:1s since the end of 3 months of on-boarding/embark plan itself, mostly on why my feature tasks were taking a bit longer, why the LPs are not followed properly and some other shitty reasons. He...Read more
I have signed offer from AWS for SDE2 role. I’ve been reading about PIP at AMZN and sounds scary. I am looking for honest insights about PIP How often does PIP happens? Not everyone can be top performer, does average performers also get PIPed? Is there a target set for every team that certain perc...Read more
Thought I would share my recent pip story from amazon 🍌 to raise awareness about this incredible company! 👀 I joined a few months ago as SDE 1, fresh grad 0 yoe to this large amazon team. Right of the bat manager tells me he does not expect me to deliver anything in 2-3 months. 😲 No problem, I t...Read more
It has been 3 months since I joined Amazon as a data scientist and I'm getting indicators that my manager might put me on pip. I think it is the mix of wrong team, project fit and possibly the worst manager I've ever worked with. The thought of a pip is making me stressed out, anxious and I've neve...Read more
Yesterday I received the pip document. Feeling very down. I gave everything during focus still couldn't get out of the focus. Couldn't tell my wife yet and don't how to do that ! I went through several post about pip and still asking , should I leave amazon with initial severance payment or take imp...Read more
Accepted an offer from Amazon, but now thinking if I should rescind as I am reading really very bad reviews about Amazon and their PIP. I have a very stable life right now with my current company. The main reason I accepted Amazon is due to their brand value. It would be great if someone from Amaz...Read more
Manager told that I am not performing well and suddenly put me in PIP plan in 2 weeks after Forte. He has given a project which is still not even have design done. I need to deliver that in 30 days. I am L5 and I am on H1 visa. What is the best way to survive PIP as well as prepare for interview? A...Read more
Hello All, I have been put on coaching/focus by my manager and I see a PIP incoming soon Just wanted to ask about my possible options here I have heard FMLA is an option. If anyone has experience with this process or knows about applying for FMLA I’d really appreciate your insights. Thanks in adv...Read more
Got kinda-blindsided with a PIP. Did not know much about pip/focus or the whole process till today so bare with me. Basically thing was that few months ago, I sent out a code fix (that was approved by the team btw..), turns out this fix had a side effect which caused some issues downstream and had t...Read more
Have been in dev list for 4 months. My manager said he is still getting data from the manager I work for. Already got an offer, how can I ask my manager to pip me. I want to get money or get out if list before I join the new company. But seems they will not get me out of list soon. #amazon #pip
I recently got a job offer from Amazon. I see lot of posts here where people were put into PIP. Is it a wise decision to join Amazon now?
Long term Amazon leader who is no longer there so willing to be honest about our famous pip… #askmeanything #ama
** from the Amazon blind channel ** Lets just be clear... if you sock up like a vacuum to your manager and skip and make it out of Focus then you have a target on your back. Its on the Amazon permanent record and internal hiring managers will not be interested and your comp prospects are hit and pr...Read more
Just got piped to fill the quote for the Org as March is here. I just haven't feeling well since joined the company(1.5 year as SDE1). Direct manager is pretty push/passively rude. All feedback/tips raised during retro were denied at the end, feeling burned out, but got denied all my PTO request, ...Read more
Blind makes it seem like Amazon PIPs are the worst of the industry. However, seems like other FAANG companies also have PIP processes, just less publicized. Is Amzn’s PIP process that much worse than FB?#engineering #software #swe #facebook #amazon #fb #amzn #pip
I got piped and I took option 2 to improve at amazon and it was unsuccessful. I am now applying outside now , will the recruiters outside have this info of me being piped and unsuccessful ? I am thinking of saying i got laid off hence looking for opportunities outside of asked why shifting Any su...Read more
My manager has told me that I will be under focus for next 30 days and advising me to look outside for Jobs. He knows I have been a top performer but he is adamant to let me go. He said you can try to get out of Focus but If I were you he would look outside for jobs. I have seen a few other people ...Read more