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Amazon Jobs Feedback


(Gregory H. writes...)

I was wondering if you have gotten any feed back from people who worked for Amazon. I'm in Florida and I'm interested in working for Amazon thru the summer. The information I'm interested in is, How are the working conditions? The pay? What are they like to work for?





Coleen, the working while RVing editor replies:

Hi Gregory,

Word that I hear is that it's a job, not much goofing around. People report they like the money, especially the overtime.

Seems Amazon appreciates working RVers and treats them well. They pay for an RV site. I've heard they give out some nice bonuses and gifts along the way.

Worst things people say are that it is a lot standing and that it requires being on a time clock.

From what I hear, bottom line is that those willing and able to work really like it and plan to return, while those who have physical problems or want to provide a presence but not work don't like it at all.

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Amazon Experience
by: Bobbie

We worked at Amazon during the 2010 Peak Season, Nov. and Dec. We did a lot of walking, 12 to 14 miles a day picking items the hand held scanner told us to get. We punched a clock. We always felt appreciated. Everyone was friendly. Got paid for exercising. Was a great experience. We will return. Good deal for anyone willing to earn their paycheck. Other jobs entailed standing in one place all day or minimal walking. Fun place to work.
Amazon Workamper Job Is Not for Lazy People
by: Beemer

I worked at Amazon during Peak for 2010 and I would go back for years to come. However, that said, the jobs at Amazon are not for people that are lazy, out of shape, or cannot stand or walk for hours. By lazy I mean to say what seems to be what has sadly become the "normal hardly working Workamper." Amazon will wear these people out in short order - or at least they will at the location I worked.

I saw people that were not flexible in work schedule times that would have issues with the hours or schedule required. True, Amazon is rather a "people-grinder" kind of place, interested in only one thing - getting the job done. But if one goes there knowing that, it would help greatly.

My more humble thoughts for success at Amazon are:

-Do not over state your skills, abilities, or hours that you can work.

-Do not over-state your level of health or abilities to walk, climb stairs, or stand for hours.

There are perhaps more items but these are the important ones that hurt more people as I saw.

The job at Amazon can be great fun and I saw far more people having that fun in my department. We assisted Amazon in setting many new records during Peak than even the "locals" normally did. Why? Because good workampers are truly a treasure and have a far greater work ethic than the individuals brought in by the employment agencies. Real workampers are worth their weight in gold. Too bad Amazon does not acknowledge that more ( I think they are learning thou ...).

-Beemer
Get Prepared
by: rover

You had better be prepared. 10 hr days, 4 days a week, 5:00 am - 3:30 p.m. or 5:00 pm - 3:30 a.m., I believe are correct. Very physically challenging during the first 3 weeks.

I do not think they hire for summer. I believe the earliest is mid-August, but most from mid-October to Christmas.

Be careful what you are volunteering to do, it may happen! I worked and expect I will go back as the perks are great. The pay is great for a work camper position and the site and utilities are paid. Enjoy!
Amazon
by: John J

Worked the 2010 peak season. It is warehouse work for 10 hrs a day. Try doing 200 squats with some walking in an hour's time before you decide to apply. I pushed myself too hard going after the 60 hrs. The money certainly helped, but my knees and hips hurt for the next two months. IF I go back next year, it will be for part time. The regulars and company treated the workampers wonderful, no complaints. Many freebee certificates for local eating places were passed out. A couple working earn some good money, with FHU, for the 8-12 weeks. However it is not for those with frail bodies. Hope this helps

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