Tech IndustryApr 9, 2019

Amazon Senior PM: Travel between Bay Area and Seattle

How often do PMs travel between Bay Area and Seattle? I’m based in SF but was shown interest by a team that requires me to travel to Seattle at least 1-2 times per month. The role looks interesting but not sure how travel will affect WLB. Can anyone who has been through this or knows of someone who does this weigh in?

Amazon wtXl47 Apr 9, 2019

It's not that bad. I am an early riser so I take a 6am flight and get to the office by 9. Then the 330 or 530 flight back the next day. Depends mostly on how many days they need you there because you can also do it in just along single day, but doable.

Levi Strauss oroc76 OP Apr 9, 2019

Thanks, this was really helpful!

Amazon wtXl47 Apr 9, 2019

Other advice is to make sure you get Clear and TSA-pre. That way the lines are a breeze. I stick with Alaska to be a mvp with them which also gets you free switching of flights so if I need to flip to a later it's easy or in some cases I've jumped on an earlier flight. And last advice would be to get Chase Sapphire Preferred card which you get TSA pre for free and you'll easily get the $300 travel reimbursement if you use it for your hotel and other travel (I use Alaska card for airline to get bonus points).