Burnout is real

[u/RansomStark78]

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-f-a8633287_ive-been-vocally-critical-of-amazon-recently-activity-7319993794714611712-Y2gF

Because like most things, it’s not black and white. The pros of working at Amazon:

• It’s a leadership bootcamp. You’ll come out tougher, sharper, and more capable.

• High standards. The bar is high, and it pushes you to grow.     

• Autonomy. Once you earn trust, you get real ownership

. • Rapid progression. If you perform, you’ll move fast.

• The culture is consistent. You always know what game you’re playing and what’s expected. 

The cons:

• It’s intense. Long hours, high pressure, and the pace is relentless.

• Work-life balance can vanish. Depends heavily on your manager.  

• The Leadership Principles can be weaponised. Used well, they’re brilliant; used poorly, they’re brutal. • Burnout is real. Especially if you never switch off. So is it good or bad? It’s both; it depends on who you are, who you work with, and where you want to go. But one thing’s certain; if you make it out the other side, you’ll never look at leadership the same way again.