Issues w/Former Amazon Employees

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vtPX83

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vtPX83
Jul 9, 2019 39 Comments

Has anyone experienced issues managing former Amazon employees? I've hired a few ex-Amazon employees (non-devs) on my team at Samsung, and at my previous company (FAANG) and they haven't really worked out too well. They've all been talented (smart), but they're also extremely combative and generally don't work well with other team members. Thought it was something I was doing wrong in managing these folks, but following their careers afterwards I see them bouncing from company to company after spending only months on the job. Is there something in the Amazon culture these folks aren't finding elsewhere? Have other managers experienced similar issues?

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  • Twitch
    VLmy43

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    VLmy43
    You don’t grow inside Amazon. Amazon grows inside you !
    Jul 9, 2019 1
  • Amazon
    yup!

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    yup!
    Translation:

    Samsung managers aren't used to having their employees point out their mistakes, call bullshit on bad ideas, and go beyond their job description when necessary to get stuff done right.

    You want docile little slaves who respect your authority.
    Jul 9, 2019 4
  • Amazon
    imavenger

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    imavenger
    Amazon leadership principles - Have backbone , disagree and commit , Insist on High Standards .
    Jul 9, 2019 7
  • Amazon
    amazan

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    amazan
    Amazon has way too many employees, how do you differentiate yourself if you speak in terms of we? Bottom 6% are pipped so it's not uncommon to climb up by stepping on others.
    Jul 9, 2019 3
    • Amazon
      yup!

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      yup!
      BS, the best way to avoid getting pipped is to be good at your job. Step on others and you get nailed on earns trust.
      Jul 9, 2019
    • New
      AeWs05

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      AeWs05
      So true! I’ve seen this at Amazon. Also, some team up to prevent another person from being promoted.

      Not sure where you are getting the earn trust part? And, some don’t get nailed with “earn trust” by stepping on others. In fact, I’ve seen it happen a lot.
      Nov 6, 2019
  • Samsung
    chajimogo

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    chajimogo
    From a coworker at Samsung who was at amazon for 2 years, he told me most teams were designed to compete against each other, and therefore foster a me first type of attitude and relentless pursuit to outdo/outwork the other teams. I was also told this was esp true at lab126.
    Jul 9, 2019 1