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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

Amazon’s now-legendary “Prime Day” is July 8-11. Much like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, this means sales on lots of items on Amazon’s vast marketplace, and as such many people flock to the giant’s website to get sweet deals on everything from computers to small kitchen appliances and more. While many of us are feeling the financial crunch more than ever, I urge you, dear reader, to resist the allure. I don’t typically have strong opinions about where people chose to shop or how they decide to spend their heard-earned money, but in this post I hope to lay out a convincing case for why Amazon is full-stop evil, no caveats, and is undeserving of your money on a moral and ethical level no matter what your values are. Amazon needs to be stopped, and legislation will not do so. Only its loyal consumers – who keep the beast alive – can do that by taking their money elsewhere. No matter your political or personal beliefs, I'm certain Amazon violates them in one way or another, and you should vote with your dollar by buying from other places whenever possible. Here’s why.

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[-] romantired@shibanu.app 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It's time to admit that any of the commentators here would dream of being at the helm of Amazon, but simply aren't talented enough to build such an empire.

[-] quetzaldilla@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

I accepted a position at Amazon as a finance director for one of their many divisions, and it was hands down the most toxic work environment I have ever experienced-- and I've worked in public accounting for other a decade, so that's saying something.

I resigned within a couple weeks and found myself a much better job elsewhere.

[-] Vreyan31@reddthat.com 6 points 1 month ago

This matches every account I've heard from friends in Seattle that have worked for the HQ.

[-] quetzaldilla@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Precisely where I was.

I was the third finance director for that division in two years, which is a terrible sign.

When interviewing, always ask about those who last filled the position and for how long.

[-] romantired@shibanu.app 1 points 1 month ago

Not your business, so you're getting annoyed, which means the problem is with you...

[-] voytrekk@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 month ago

If a company's culture causes a high turnover rate, that is a company problem.

[-] Blemgo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I'd argue most people just aren't parasitic enough to willingly exploit both their sellers, workers and customers in the scale of how Amazon did and still does.

[-] very_well_lost@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Projection is a hell of a drug, dude...

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

if you ever been a manager, admin or even a developer, you wouldnt be saying that. they are worked to being burnt out comparatively to other tech companies.

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