Pros
I really enjoyed my time at AWS! Unlike other aspects of the business, the marketing and go to market teams were gender balanced, and I felt like my contributions were appreciated. Everyone I worked with (with one exception) was remarkably smart, expert, and supportive. The work was challenging. It is said that working at AWS for five years is the equivalent of getting an MBA. While I don't have an MBA, I would agree with that! The amount of clear writing, project planning, goal attainment calcuations, annual planning, and hands-on budget tracking required was significant.
Cons
Most of my managers were amazing, supportive, and wanted to help me be my best. I had one, however, for just a few months. She told many untruths and sabotaged everyone who tried to leave the team--and that was everyone. It took three months to get her out of a management position, but not before she managed to lie enough to cut my salary by $50K. Ultimately, I was forced out by the return to work mandate, even after I had received approval to work remotely permanently. Two months to move a family of three and two pets 3,000 miles isn't realistic or fair.
