AWS Offer and diagnosed with cancer

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Ozha45

Performance Food Group

Ozha45
Mar 14 14 Comments

After a lot of applications to AWS , finally got offer from AWS for L6 TAM . However got diagnosed with cancer and going to start treatment. Should I talk to recruiter and hiring manager about the situation well in advance to set expectations? Would it be possible to go through cancer treatments and be successful in new job , please provide guidance

Edit 1 : would Amazon pip employees who go on leave due to health reasons ?

TC : $180K

#aws #Amazon #wlb #cancer

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TOP 14 Comments
  • Don't join Amazon with this diagnosis. Focus on your health good luck
    Mar 14 0
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    emo_bruce

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    emo_bruce
    Get well soon buddy
    Mar 14 0
  • That's f-en rough.
    Mar 14 0
  • Let them know immediately. It’ll be tough. Ask your doctor. Best of luck!
    Mar 14 0
  • Amazon
    KToones

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    KToones
    So sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you for a healthy recovery.

    Just a note that Amazon doesn’t offer FMLA (12 weeks paid medical leave) until you have worked at least a year with them.

    They do offer a Medical LOA which can be taken as a full leave, or partial (like you work part-time) but it is not paid.

    In terms of sick leave PTO days, it is pretty low. Like 1 per month.

    I would not join if you have a better medical leave policy at your current company. Also, as you may know, the culture at Amazon can be toxic at times and everyone expects a high performance right away which will undoubtedly have an impact on your health and recovery. Unfortunately there’s no way to know if you’ll be placed on a good/decent/horrible team.

    Lastly I will say that legally they cannot punish/PIP you for taking sick leave.
    Mar 15 2
    • Performance Food Group
      Ozha45

      Performance Food Group

      Ozha45
      OP
      Thanks, on the Medical LOA , would Amazon providing health insurance in that period
      Mar 15
    • Amazon
      KToones

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      KToones
      Yes you will still receive your medical benefits during a LOA.
      Mar 15