Are Amazon employees happy?

For example, Amazon's tech employees work in roles such as software engineering, product management, and design. These positions are typically office-based and involve working on computer systems and software applications. Compared to warehouse workers, tech employees may have more comfortable working conditions, with access to ergonomic workstations, air conditioning, and other amenities.

On the other hand, many of these employees also describe the workplace as cutthroat, where management encourages one another to attack each other's ideas during meetings, according to a 2021 New York Time article. They also report having little work-life balance, with some employees being expected to work 12-hour days with no additional compensation.

In contrast, Amazon warehouse workers are responsible for tasks such as order picking, packing, and shipping. These roles can be physically demanding and may involve long hours of standing and walking. Reports of challenging working conditions at some Amazon warehouses have included allegations of high workloads, unrealistic productivity targets, and insufficient breaks.