r/AmazonManagers

Here’s the scenario. I was just offered an L6 operations manager role which I’m considering but I’ve also been offered a GS 12 federal role.

Although the Amazon role pays about $55k more I want to make sure my decision is not based on money alone so I have a few questions for people currently in similar roles.

What do you like and dislike most about working there?

How’s the work-life balance?

What are vacation, sick leave, and benefits like?

How would you describe the culture and leadership?

Knowing what you know now, would you still take the job?

I have been a DS L6 Ops Manager for a few weeks.

There's no way I'll be able to manage this role for long. Not because it's hard but because I really love my family. I took the position because I want to take care of them financially but what is the money worth if you can't see your kids and spouse?

After one solid year of hardwork, is it easy to transition to another internal role? Planning on training THE HECK out of two of my AMs to replace me. Is that the right way to go?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated and lovely.

I have a job interview in person in a few days, I just want a couple questions.

I have looked over the STAR method, but other advices regarding their questions?

What attire to wear in the interview? Like business casual is okay?

As for the offer, do they ask you about it during the interview or is that like set already? Not negotiable or can you negotiate due to your experience, or etc? Also, is there a sign on bonus?

TIA!

What's the standard work Area Managers must do to not be put on Focus? Amy insight will help. I start October 11th. Im super nervous because all I keep seeing is people being put on Focus in this sub.

Thanks

How yall feeling about this SET? The no comp day is actually insane(yes I know it’s always like that) also I have associates telling me they’re making 31.50 for most their shifts 😅 that’s literally $4 under me…..

I’m considering promoting from my T3 PA role to L4. I’ve been getting a lot of encouragement and recommendations from L4s and higher to go for it, and I’m definitely interested in the growth and opportunities that can come with moving into leadership.

My concern is making sure the promotion also makes sense financially.

I currently make close to $30 an hour as a T3 PA in the Chicagoland area, and I’m nowhere near the top of my pay step plan yet. Since L4 is salaried with no overtime, I’m concerned about potentially taking a pay cut by promoting.

For anyone who has gone from T3 to L4, especially in the Chicago market, what was your starting L4 salary and total compensation? Did the salary and RSUs make the move financially worthwhile compared with what you were earning hourly as a T3?

I absolutely see the value in the opportunity, experience, and future growth that comes with L4. I just want to make sure I’m looking at the full picture before making the jump.

Hi guys I've been an AM for about 10 months now I'm an internal promo that works at a SC. My connection scores (LOI+) were trending pretty good peaking at 84ish. Last month my scores dropped to around 50. I noticed that most of my directs still had positive feedback about the way I manage but there were about 8-10ish of my directs that kept answering 'Rather not answer' which dropped my average. I'm a little concerned because I don't want to flag for low LOI+ and get put on any sort of plan. I've only got around 50 directs so every answer matters. I'm just looking to see if anyone had any tips to increase my scores.

I have my Amazon Day 1 (AD1) coming up for a new Area Manager role and was wondering what people recommend wearing.
Is there an actual dress code for AD1? Would business casual (polo/button-down + khakis/jeans) be the safest option, or is it more casual than that?
Also, for anyone who has attended recently, is there anything you wish you had known beforehand about what to wear or bring?
Thanks!

Anyone attending AD1 with me? 😄

so a couple of months ago i was talking to one of my associates whom informed me that one of my managers was 6 months pregnant. I can't stand her because she's a micromanager and she sits at flow control and barks constantly over the radio and orders the PA's around and also the associates. Now it's rumored that that kid in her belly belongs to one of the PA's. She did a great job hiding it for so long because she didn't want to raise any heads because we kinda know that she isn't in a relationship because she made her last breakup very known throughout the building because she was upset and venting to everyone. Now last night one of the PA's that were rumored to havee gotten her pregnant just turned AM fresh AM. This is disgusting and is also a terminable offense because with amazon policy FRATINIZING with managers and L3-4-5-6 and especially 7 is highly against policy and i hope that this girl gets the can and is outed by someone of that this case becomes escalated to HR/UPPER MANAGEMENT because its sets the wrong precedent and makes the environment more toxic than it already is..

Hi everyone, took and L4 area manager job of a delivery station right out of college. Was like 52k plus bonuses ~18k. Loved everything about it except for night shift and being in a city I knew nobody. Took an office job for the last 5 years in a cubicle. Hate the cubicle life and loved being on my feet and helping run the place.

Have a L5 interview coming up, thinking about going back. Any advice?

Is it standard for an L4 RTS AM to report to L5 OTR AM if we have a site lead? How does that work in RSR? Also if I took a relocation bonus, how soon can I transfer? I came from an FC and would like to go to another one

I’ve been an L4 for about 9 months. My OM was talking to me about getting my L5 since I’m currently doing the L5 role anyway due to AM coverage not being great at my site. He said he wants to wait for me to get top tier in OLR and then get my 5 in Q1. Is this good or should I push for my L5 now?

Had my second loop interview today, but it lasted less than 30 minutes. Out of this, 10 minutes went into intro and me asking the interviewer a few queries. What to make of this? My phone screening with the HM and loop round 1 with skip level HM went good. Have one more interview left for tomorrow. I’m getting anxious. What to make of this?

I graduate next spring 2027 with a BA in psychology and work as a EMT. I wanna apply for the Amazon area manager l4 role. My question is, does major matter when it comes to the bring the hiring process or they perfer college hires with business related majors.

currently going through a launch (4th launch first as a manager) and feeling beyond exhausted. The entire building is understaffed and our attrition is terrible. We started off short handed with leadership and the situation is just getting worse. I find myself struggling to make it through the night without wanting to hit the “Considering leaving amazon” button. I’m struggling with the battle of my mind telling me to push through, suck it up, it has to get better, etc, and my body (i have an autoimmune disease) telling me to take a break.

i’m just wondering if anyone else has made it through a difficult launch and if the wear and tear is worth it in the end.

Hello, I have an interview for L5 role at a fulfillment center. How much Base + Sign on bonus + RSU should I be expecting if I do get an offer? And are they negotiable?