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โMay-23-2015 09:42 AM
sdianel wrote:
http://www.interstellarorchard.com/
is a blog by a single woman who worked at Amazon. Very interesting!
โMay-23-2015 09:31 AM
โMay-23-2015 07:41 AM
4X4Dodger wrote:
Why did you assume that people might "fight" or try to change the Amazon system??? It is after all their system.
โMay-23-2015 06:38 AM
Marsland wrote:
We worked at Amazon the 2013 Peak season (oct, nov, dec)(Fernley, NV. Not there anymore). It was our first time. I think one of the most important things to keep in mind is that you are there temporarily to do what Amazon wants you to do. If you can be flexible, and have a mind set simply do what they ask to the best of your ability, and not worry about anything else, you will be fine. I found that if you're productive, follow the rules, and remain upbeat you should have no trouble. As said before, don't try to argue with their way of doing things. I worked for Uncle Sam for 35 years and the Amazon way of doing things remind me of that to some degree.
The work can be physically demanding as mentioned above. We were VERY tired pups the first week but it got better. If you focus on just working and taking care of business on your days off the time will go by quickly. And you will make new friends and have a reasonably good time.
This is not a career. Three months of working equals about 60 actual work days. Even if you don't really like what you're doing 60 days is doable. If you don't fight it it goes by pretty quickly. I remember one guy bellyaching about whether or not we were going to get the promised free T-shirt or not. Really? Life's too short to fuss about stuff like that.
We are going back for our second time this year to Texas. Looking forward to it in fact.
โMay-22-2015 09:03 PM
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โMay-08-2015 05:50 AM
sdianel wrote:
http://www.interstellarorchard.com/
is a blog by a single woman who worked at Amazon. Very interesting!
โMay-08-2015 05:22 AM
HappyKayakers wrote:
Instead or retyping stuff, I'll just provide a link to my blog about beet harvest vs amazon http://happykayakers.com/?p=217
On edit: I just got an email from Amazon with a link to a webinar where you can ask questions: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4837274284907258882
โMay-08-2015 05:18 AM
bluegypsy wrote:
You'll work hard and get paid well (IMHO). They check the RV parks they put you up in, and if you have issues with the park you can usually use Amazon as a channel to get things addressed if necessary.
Amazon has their way of doing things. Try not to re-invent their wheel while you're there. I always tell myself this, and usually end up ranting about issues to management while I'm there anyway, just can't help myself.
Some folks have reported getting "nagged" about getting their productivity numbers up to Amazon's targets. We've never been approached about this, so we haven't had an issue. They do post everyone's figures daily so you can see where you stand, I say don't worry about the numbers unless a management type asks you. Sometimes an "assistant" will tour around checking with folks whose numbers are below par, they're supposed to be there to help you improve, so don't take that as a "telling off" because it's not.
We're going again this year for our 5th season, if that tells you anything.
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