Thank u so much for all the Amazon videos! It did release and resolute a lot of my confusion and stress about some unknown concerns I have for my new job, so at least I feel better for starting right after new year in a new environment. Hopefully, not much difference between Dallas and North California. Thanks again, take care
I love hearing the feedback and am happy that the videos have helped release some of your confusion/stress. You will do great - it’s all about attitude so keep a positive attitude and get ready for what is to come!
a good tip for people working the night shift: Do not go to sleep after coming from work. Reverse it, if someone worked from 6 am to 7.30 pm, will they got to sleep at 7.45, no. they will go to sleep at 9 or 10 pm. So try to stay awake for a few hours so that you are not always sleepy towards the end of your shift.
Yes! It may feel weird putting your feet up with a pint at 8am, but just remember that if you’re working the opposite 12 hours of everyone else, it’s the same as 8pm to you! Enjoy it!
So sleep 5hrs per day on work days. I did that the past couple years but was working 6 days one week and 6.5 the next. I walked out. I recently took a reduced full time job at Amazon so ill only have to work 40 hours per week---which sounds ridiculous but all these warehouse jobs are nuts with mandatory overtime and many are far worse than Amazon for the lower level peons. I dont know if I will advance or just stay put that remains to be seen for now I am just going to enjoy the 3 days off. Also, for those of you that haven't experienced overnight hours and only getting 5 hours per sleep let me explain to you what that can be like some days in reality: You wake up at 1 pm. The time from 1pm to 230pm goes by almost as fast as it did in this video AND it might actually be 230pm before you make your first cup of coffee and you literally have ZERO ideo what you've done in the 1.5 hours that you've been up. Not a joke im serious. Im sure for someone younger and just starting you may deal better but when you start getting the heavy hitter hours and do it for a sustained time funny things happen at times. Of course, they aren't funny at all. You're so whacked out you could make an hour long utube video of yourself drooling all over yourself staring off into space without any effort. Take your vitamins thats all I can say. Im praying I can use my extra time off to create some sort of side hustle that will either eventually replace the job OR allow me to avoid getting back into the schedule of death.
Just started and am on back half nights…. It’s rough. I thought I would have more time during work days but as you said at the d I basically get home and crawl into bed and wake up and go back to work. Will say they have me a learning plan for the first 6 weeks where I am suppose to shadow another AM for 5 weeks and then they set me free. Well that is definitely not the case. Day 2 of wearing my ops vest and was on my own.
Hi Nathaniel - back half nights is challenging, that is the shift I was on. Onboarding can be challenging but I am confident you will learn what you need to learn to start managing effectively. Do not underestimate what your associates can teach you in addition to the other managers. You will do great, listen to your body and try to find things that you enjoy about the shift and role
Hi John - next Monday will be here before you know it! I suggest around ~15 minutes prior to the time you are supposed to arrive on your schedule. This gives you time to check in and get your badge. I hope your first day is great!
I just found your channel! I am from Houston, turned 25 in march and graduated from college last may and I am considering a job at amazon. I didn't expect this pandemic, but right now I need some cash so I will definitely try to do more research. I got a degree in business (MIS) and I just found out I can apply for a position as an area manager which is pretty impressive. It's been pretty hard trying to find a job for everyone that has finished college during this pandemic but I am trying to be open minded! I also need to get out of the house and make new friends. I will keep doing a little bit more research! PS: as a former barista, your grounds for your espresso machine are too coarse, I usually shake my grinder a bit to get finer grind xD.
Hey Grant! I love your videos & I’m starting an AM position tomorrow. I’m nervous about all the standing, I’ve worked in restaurants during college & after 6 hours I’m miserable, I get horrible feet pain. Are there places you can sit and how often can you sit? Has the standing gotten easier for you? Thank you!
I hope the first day went well! You definitely will want to get comfortable shoes. We have a partnership with Zappos - I got the light weight safety shoes and they are very comfortable for the duration of my shift. When you decide to take your breaks you are able to sit, however in my department (and most departments, if not all) the situation is stand-up desks only. You will find a way to be comfortable!
Would you ever make a video showing the tasks you do as area manager? This vids are super dope man I’m starting in July but in the contract they say it’s a minimum 5 day a week shift so shits gonna be hectic
I would love to make a video on this. I monitor my content closely to make sure I only discuss publicly available information, which is why I do not go into anything extremely granular. I know people want to hear about this so I will do my best to discuss this
yeeee i "wake up" in the shower, definite first thing before a work day at amazon, then instead of coffee i got caffeine pills...kek, love ur new to an area advise, word boss if u dont make an effort u probably wont meet anybody unless ur like in school or something, nice video, peaks over hooray !^^
I know a few people who do the caffeine pills, and a lot who drink Red Bull. You are correct, you definitely have to put yourself out there when you relocate, nobody is going to pop up knocking at your door asking to be your friend. Thanks for watching and yes very happy peak is over!
Hi Grant! I remember in pass videos you said you just put your stuff at a random desk and that’s your spot for your shift but was wondering if they have lockers for your things as well? Thanks!
I know we have lockers but I am not sure of the location and how many. I have never felt unsafe leaving my belongings on the stand-up desk if that helps
Plain jeans are okay, but joggers or shorts are even better simply due to the flexibility. You will likely do a lot of walking, so wearing long pants might get a little bit hot and restricting. Let me know how the first day goes!
Hi Grant, I love your videos they are super insightful. I start as an AM beginning of next month. I was wondering if AM’s get drug tested? It wasn’t specified in any onboarding docs or emails so I’m unsure
Thank you. I am sure Amazon can drug test their employees whenever they want. As far as this being a standard part of the onboarding, I am not sure. Either way I would avoid anything that would prohibit you from potential employment so that you have nothing to worry about
I don’t feel like there’s “too much” but there is most definitely pressure to learn quickly and perform well. It’s good pressure though and I like that you are constantly challenged
Dang you were up for almost 19 hours? What a trooper! Was wondering if you've experienced burnout yet? Or is there something you do or a mentality you keep to prevent yourself from burning out?
Yes the sleep is definitely at a minimum during the working night. I grind through my work nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and then get to catch up on sleep during my four days off. During peak we work 5 nights per week so its a bit more tiring. I find that what works best for me is having those three/four hours in the morning to myself to enjoy that down time. When I get home from work Sunday morning, I usually nap for a couple hours then flip back to a more normal schedule until I go back in Thursday. I do a lot of running, so for me that keeps me in check and gives me something to look forward to on my off-days.
Amazon has a partnership with Zappos, so I wear a pair of lightweight safety shoes which are Reebok brand. I have special inserts that are fitted to my feet to help with any heal pain. I recommend wearing lightweight safety shoes!
Hey Grant, I've been watching a few of your videos. I appreciate the information, and have a question for you. I've just sent in my acceptance letter for the entry level area manager role. As it has been over the holiday, I have yet to hear anything back. Had my interview last Wednesday, recieved a notice I would be getting an offer on Thur and got the offer letter on Friday. They want me in another state for my first day on the 26th, just 3 weeks from today. What would your advice be on how long of a lease to sign in a new location. One of my interviewers said she had worked in 3 states over the last 4 years. I know it usually costs more to go short term, but have no idea of how fast people tend to get promoted. Just curious what your opinion may be, I won't hold you to it. Thanks
Hi Michael, that is a great question. My advice on signing a lease in a new location is to go with a 12 month standard lease unless you know that you are going to want to stay longer term in the location you are going. Pay close attention to the terms of lease cancellation at the apartments you research just in case you do end up having to abide by these terms. Best of luck to you!
Hello! I recently accepted an offer as a Level 5 AM. I will be graduating in the spring and will begin to work in May. What is the difference between a Level 5 AM and a Level 4 AM? Do you know if the training process and daily task are similar? Thanks for the info :)
Hi Nicolas - the main difference is the experience level the manager comes from. L5 hires typically have more job-related experience than an L4. In terms of role, from what I have observed the roles and responsibilities are the same. There’s no real way of distinguishing what level someone is unless you were to ask.
They have locations all around the country/world. If you don’t want to relocate you can browse any positions they have within your area and then rank the closest site as your top pick!
Great question - typically I will wear shorts and a tshirt with my safety shoe sneakers. Occasionally I will wear fitted sweatpants (not good to wear baggy because they’ll get in the way with all the moving and bending). It’s very casual
1. Does Amazon make sure you’re properly trained and prepared before you officially start on the floor? 2. What’s the dress code for an AM? Specifically a woman.
You will receive training as part of your onboarding experiencing however this training will not fully prepare you to be a manager. It seems like the majority of the “training” comes from working closely with and learning from other area managers in your area. About two months in to the position you do attend what is currently an online training day which is more technical and geared toward what you do on a daily basis, and that training was very helpful. The dress code is you cannot wear pants that are less than mid-thigh length, and your hair must be tied back. It is very casual and most everyone dresses for comfort and function
Hey grant another question here, As an area manager you get there a hour earlier then the actual shift starts, is the time frame to be their flexible or is it a certain time you Must be there by ? Thanks agin
Does upper management allow you to voice your personal concerns? For example, if you want to relocate or change a shift how open are they in doing that in general and hearing you out?
I am confident that upper management would listen to any personal concerns that I have - in regards to relocating or changing shifts I believe this is totally dependent on your circumstance and the level of hardship your request is based upon
I would hope that they both view each other positively. If there is ever a negative interaction between the two teams I would assume it would just be because each team feels like they have so much on their plate already - which is pretty typical!
@@Grant0669 thank you for your insight! I’ve been on the security team in various levels on and off for a few years and have taken up an opportunity to join LP! Wish me luck!
I have a area manager internship coming up and I am very nervous regarding the breaks and food / bathroom break policy. Since I do tend to eat a lot lol and use the bathroom. Can you please elaborate on breaks over a 10-12 hr shift please? I really need some help
Hi Rustsha - I would not worry about this if I were you. As a manager you are not bound to a particular break structure. Obviously you do not want to leave the floor if you shift is not currently running smoothly and if your comanager is not around, but the majority of the time you should have no issue stepping away when you need to in order to use the restroom or to sit down and have some food. On my shift, I am physically in the building from 530PM-7AM. Usually I make it a point to each my "lunch" around 1AM and take a few small breaks every couple hours. (Definitely not the most fun or sustainable lifestyle but for short term it is fine)
@@Grant0669 okayyy!! Thank you so much for your reply! I am starting as area manager Intern and am looking forward to it! Do you have interns or ever had a intern with you over the summer? If so, what are some tips you can give me or describe a sample day for a intern? I might be working night shift so super nervous for that lol! Really appreciate your swift response :)
@@derrickhuffman3580 yeah same. I received a phone call the day after my chime interviews letting me know that they were going to be extending an offer
then an email congratulating me and what not but without the formal offer came that week. Then about a week later they sent a formal offer. They gave me two weeks to decide to accept/decline which today was the deadline
On my first day I wore shorts and a t-shirt. I never dress business professional - always very casual and most of the time I wear athletic attire since there is so much physical labor/walking involved
I know you are single but if you were in a relationship and lived with someone and have a large social life with friends and event, will it be hard to balance that?
Good question. Since moving to dallas where I knew nobody I have been able to meet quite a bit of people. I definitely prioritize putting myself out there on my days off to make friends and what not. The “sacrifice” I make here though is that I constantly flip my schedule around on my off days so that I am away during the day when people want to do things. It’s definitely possible! And when it comes to dating, if someone likes you they won’t mind that you work overnight a few times a week. I think it’s definitely possible to balance everything. You just have to be the type of person that values everything you said
I would love to work my way up to shift manager at Amazon. I have many experiences in management. I have my prehire appointment tomorrow. I’m kinda of nervous.
General question for whomever can answer but how likely am I to be relocated to my #1 choice city? I haven’t gotten a formal letter yet in almost two weeks (since my initial offer was given) so I am pretty anxious about where I will end up going, since I REALLY want to live in my top ranked city. Follow up question would be how long should I wait for the formal letter before reaching out to my recruiter? Btw these videos are all super helpful and informative :)
I completely understand your concern with wanting to be placed in your #1 city. Your recruiter is your point of contact if you ever have any questions, so do not hesitate to reach out to her/him to ask where they are in the assignment process. Definitely be sure that any other locations you have ranked you’d be happy to relocate to as well. You have the rest of your career to try and go where you want, so I encourage you to step back and have an open mind!
I'm curious if you had to ask for Amazon's permission to talk about the company in these videos. A lot of companies have rules about what you can and can't post on social media.
@@Grant0669 do you work like this every day? Im SDE at the same place, and it's very laid back, with wfh all I really need to do is show up for online standup in the afternoon every other day, after that I generally work in my own time.
@@drawmaster77 I can’t speak for software developers or any work from home people as our roles are very different, but for me being on the night shift this is how it is every day
In short they seem to be pretty good - significantly less out of my pocket than other companies I have worked with and I have basically the same exact coverage
I just found out I passed the interviews and they are working on my offer! I will say the only part I’m reserved about is working in a more industrial field. I think the position and and relationships at work sound great, just not the environment I pictured after graduation. Do you enjoy being in that environment vs a traditional business one?
Also follow up, I’m graduating college early and will be 21 when I start the position. Do older associates typically respond well to a younger area manager?
@@victoriapetriskey5339 Hi victoria, congratulations! This is a very big accomplishment. I am 22 and I have been an AM for over a month now. I have a very outgoing personality so having rapport with people is very important to me. In doing so it allows better communication and that form of respect is established. As far as the environment it is a change of scenery but the diversity and various personalities make it less serious and industrial.
Very great questions Victoria. I have worked in both industrial settings and business settings and there are pros and cons to both. I think you will get over the initial shock of the industrial setting pretty quickly. It is not glamorous, quiet, and relaxed like the business/office setting. When I say relaxed by the way, I only mean that in the sense of what’s going on around you. Industrial settings are a lot more crazy! That’s part of the fun. I love the walking around and constant interaction you have with the associates, other managers, and various other employees. If you go into the environment and decide it is not for you, you can always pivot to something that allows you to be in a setting you are more comfortable in. Keep an open mind and you’ll do great
@@victoriapetriskey5339 as long as over time you know what you’re doing, you form good relationships, treat people with respect, and are consistent and professional with how you present yourself, people will see past your age
It's the RT (Reduced Time) shift that they have at some of the fulfillment centers. I am not sure that they have it at any of the other facilities, but i do not the delivery stations have variations of night shifts as well
If you do a google search for the area you are interested in you should get a general idea - it tends to vary a lot. I don’t publish my salary publicly
I’m not sure how to answer your question - I don’t work in customer service so I don’t interact directly with customers. So in my case that would be zero Karens (the name Karen is a great name though)
I rly hate it when people post "day in the life videos" for a job and you dont see any of the actual job because whatever pvzzy is scared of being fired. Just dont show your face in the videos and film at work candidly. Or ask your manager ffs. Or just don't make videos if all you can do is waste peoples time talking about coffee. Smh.
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Thank u so much for all the Amazon videos! It did release and resolute a lot of my confusion and stress about some unknown concerns I have for my new job, so at least I feel better for starting right after new year in a new environment. Hopefully, not much difference between Dallas and North California. Thanks again, take care
I love hearing the feedback and am happy that the videos have helped release some of your confusion/stress. You will do great - it’s all about attitude so keep a positive attitude and get ready for what is to come!
@@Grant0669 I will try, thank u
a good tip for people working the night shift: Do not go to sleep after coming from work. Reverse it, if someone worked from 6 am to 7.30 pm, will they got to sleep at 7.45, no. they will go to sleep at 9 or 10 pm. So try to stay awake for a few hours so that you are not always sleepy towards the end of your shift.
Great tip!
Yes! It may feel weird putting your feet up with a pint at 8am, but just remember that if you’re working the opposite 12 hours of everyone else, it’s the same as 8pm to you! Enjoy it!
@@smcg2490 Well I got the pint at 8am part right I just need a job now lol
Ive done it all. My advice is do whatever's best for you not everyone is the same.
It is actualky better to go.immediately to bed. @@transformationproject3583
So sleep 5hrs per day on work days. I did that the past couple years but was working 6 days one week and 6.5 the next. I walked out. I recently took a reduced full time job at Amazon so ill only have to work 40 hours per week---which sounds ridiculous but all these warehouse jobs are nuts with mandatory overtime and many are far worse than Amazon for the lower level peons. I dont know if I will advance or just stay put that remains to be seen for now I am just going to enjoy the 3 days off. Also, for those of you that haven't experienced overnight hours and only getting 5 hours per sleep let me explain to you what that can be like some days in reality: You wake up at 1 pm. The time from 1pm to 230pm goes by almost as fast as it did in this video AND it might actually be 230pm before you make your first cup of coffee and you literally have ZERO ideo what you've done in the 1.5 hours that you've been up. Not a joke im serious. Im sure for someone younger and just starting you may deal better but when you start getting the heavy hitter hours and do it for a sustained time funny things happen at times. Of course, they aren't funny at all. You're so whacked out you could make an hour long utube video of yourself drooling all over yourself staring off into space without any effort. Take your vitamins thats all I can say. Im praying I can use my extra time off to create some sort of side hustle that will either eventually replace the job OR allow me to avoid getting back into the schedule of death.
Your description of what the first few hours of the day is like was... very accurate hahaha
Appreciate even the little stuff, currently trying to figure out what the job's gonna be like when I'm finally in (still awaiting AD1).
Just started and am on back half nights…. It’s rough. I thought I would have more time during work days but as you said at the d I basically get home and crawl into bed and wake up and go back to work. Will say they have me a learning plan for the first 6 weeks where I am suppose to shadow another AM for 5 weeks and then they set me free. Well that is definitely not the case. Day 2 of wearing my ops vest and was on my own.
Hi Nathaniel - back half nights is challenging, that is the shift I was on. Onboarding can be challenging but I am confident you will learn what you need to learn to start managing effectively. Do not underestimate what your associates can teach you in addition to the other managers. You will do great, listen to your body and try to find things that you enjoy about the shift and role
Be yourself is so true all me and all my friends who stayed ourselves got the job over friends who sounded like robots
100%
Loving the videos. Starting my job on Jan 4 at FTW1. Super nervous but excited. Any tips on when to arrive for the first day?
Hi John - next Monday will be here before you know it! I suggest around ~15 minutes prior to the time you are supposed to arrive on your schedule. This gives you time to check in and get your badge. I hope your first day is great!
Also you should do more vlogs! maybe a day in the life in Dallas, going out in dallas, things I do on my day off
That’s a really good idea!
Appreciate the info man, ill be moving to the Louisville location in May. This video really helped and your perspective was unique.
That is coming up soon! I wish you the best for your move to Louisville next month
I just found your channel! I am from Houston, turned 25 in march and graduated from college last may and I am considering a job at amazon. I didn't expect this pandemic, but right now I need some cash so I will definitely try to do more research. I got a degree in business (MIS) and I just found out I can apply for a position as an area manager which is pretty impressive. It's been pretty hard trying to find a job for everyone that has finished college during this pandemic but I am trying to be open minded! I also need to get out of the house and make new friends. I will keep doing a little bit more research! PS: as a former barista, your grounds for your espresso machine are too coarse, I usually shake my grinder a bit to get finer grind xD.
I can imagine finding a job during the pandemic must me tough, but never undersell yourself. We love the barista tips!!!
Hey Grant! I love your videos & I’m starting an AM position tomorrow. I’m nervous about all the standing, I’ve worked in restaurants during college & after 6 hours I’m miserable, I get horrible feet pain. Are there places you can sit and how often can you sit? Has the standing gotten easier for you? Thank you!
I hope the first day went well! You definitely will want to get comfortable shoes. We have a partnership with Zappos - I got the light weight safety shoes and they are very comfortable for the duration of my shift. When you decide to take your breaks you are able to sit, however in my department (and most departments, if not all) the situation is stand-up desks only. You will find a way to be comfortable!
I start march 22 and I am extremely nervous to manage such a large group and about the different personalities but I welcome the challenge 💪🏾
Grant what shoes did you get and did you have to order good insoles for them?
Would you ever make a video showing the tasks you do as area manager? This vids are super dope man I’m starting in July but in the contract they say it’s a minimum 5 day a week shift so shits gonna be hectic
I would love to make a video on this. I monitor my content closely to make sure I only discuss publicly available information, which is why I do not go into anything extremely granular. I know people want to hear about this so I will do my best to discuss this
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yeeee i "wake up" in the shower, definite first thing before a work day at amazon, then instead of coffee i got caffeine pills...kek, love ur new to an area advise, word boss if u dont make an effort u probably wont meet anybody unless ur like in school or something, nice video, peaks over hooray !^^
I know a few people who do the caffeine pills, and a lot who drink Red Bull. You are correct, you definitely have to put yourself out there when you relocate, nobody is going to pop up knocking at your door asking to be your friend. Thanks for watching and yes very happy peak is over!
Hi Grant! I remember in pass videos you said you just put your stuff at a random desk and that’s your spot for your shift but was wondering if they have lockers for your things as well?
Thanks!
I know we have lockers but I am not sure of the location and how many. I have never felt unsafe leaving my belongings on the stand-up desk if that helps
Use a comfy blackout gel eye mask instead.
Hey Grant! My first day is tomorrow and I’m still super confused on what to wear. Would you say plain jeans is okay?
Plain jeans are okay, but joggers or shorts are even better simply due to the flexibility. You will likely do a lot of walking, so wearing long pants might get a little bit hot and restricting. Let me know how the first day goes!
Hi Grant, I love your videos they are super insightful. I start as an AM beginning of next month. I was wondering if AM’s get drug tested? It wasn’t specified in any onboarding docs or emails so I’m unsure
Thank you. I am sure Amazon can drug test their employees whenever they want. As far as this being a standard part of the onboarding, I am not sure. Either way I would avoid anything that would prohibit you from potential employment so that you have nothing to worry about
Do you feel like there's too much pressure to perform? If so, how do you handle that?
I don’t feel like there’s “too much” but there is most definitely pressure to learn quickly and perform well. It’s good pressure though and I like that you are constantly challenged
How come your vest doesn’t have the red stripes for operations?
At my facility these are the vests we use - we do not indicate operations with red stripes in our case
Dang you were up for almost 19 hours? What a trooper! Was wondering if you've experienced burnout yet? Or is there something you do or a mentality you keep to prevent yourself from burning out?
Yes the sleep is definitely at a minimum during the working night. I grind through my work nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and then get to catch up on sleep during my four days off. During peak we work 5 nights per week so its a bit more tiring. I find that what works best for me is having those three/four hours in the morning to myself to enjoy that down time. When I get home from work Sunday morning, I usually nap for a couple hours then flip back to a more normal schedule until I go back in Thursday. I do a lot of running, so for me that keeps me in check and gives me something to look forward to on my off-days.
Watssup Grant another question here. Have you had to write someone up yet ? Do you have to do this a lot ?
This is part of the role and if you are assigned associates will likely be common!
What shoes do you wear since your on your feet all day, any heal pain? What do you recommend to wear
Amazon has a partnership with Zappos, so I wear a pair of lightweight safety shoes which are Reebok brand. I have special inserts that are fitted to my feet to help with any heal pain. I recommend wearing lightweight safety shoes!
Hey Grant, I've been watching a few of your videos. I appreciate the information, and have a question for you. I've just sent in my acceptance letter for the entry level area manager role. As it has been over the holiday, I have yet to hear anything back. Had my interview last Wednesday, recieved a notice I would be getting an offer on Thur and got the offer letter on Friday. They want me in another state for my first day on the 26th, just 3 weeks from today. What would your advice be on how long of a lease to sign in a new location. One of my interviewers said she had worked in 3 states over the last 4 years. I know it usually costs more to go short term, but have no idea of how fast people tend to get promoted. Just curious what your opinion may be, I won't hold you to it. Thanks
Hi Michael, that is a great question. My advice on signing a lease in a new location is to go with a 12 month standard lease unless you know that you are going to want to stay longer term in the location you are going. Pay close attention to the terms of lease cancellation at the apartments you research just in case you do end up having to abide by these terms. Best of luck to you!
Hello! I recently accepted an offer as a Level 5 AM. I will be graduating in the spring and will begin to work in May. What is the difference between a Level 5 AM and a Level 4 AM? Do you know if the training process and daily task are similar? Thanks for the info :)
Hi Nicolas - the main difference is the experience level the manager comes from. L5 hires typically have more job-related experience than an L4. In terms of role, from what I have observed the roles and responsibilities are the same. There’s no real way of distinguishing what level someone is unless you were to ask.
@@Grant0669 Very Interesting! Thank you for the information.
Hi grant! Any slightest chance you've ever had to work from home? Or is it a field job everyday?
The only time I worked from home during the AM role was when I did my initial first week of training
Super helpful. I’ve been interested On applying to area manager. I am scared of relocating. What are the options on locations?
They have locations all around the country/world. If you don’t want to relocate you can browse any positions they have within your area and then rank the closest site as your top pick!
@@Grant0669 thank you very much for these videos & information!
What do you typically wear to work ? Do you wear shorts too, sneakers?
Great question - typically I will wear shorts and a tshirt with my safety shoe sneakers. Occasionally I will wear fitted sweatpants (not good to wear baggy because they’ll get in the way with all the moving and bending). It’s very casual
First day is January 18th at CMH1!
That’s right around the corner! I’m super stoked for you!
1. Does Amazon make sure you’re properly trained and prepared before you officially start on the floor?
2. What’s the dress code for an AM? Specifically a woman.
You will receive training as part of your onboarding experiencing however this training will not fully prepare you to be a manager. It seems like the majority of the “training” comes from working closely with and learning from other area managers in your area. About two months in to the position you do attend what is currently an online training day which is more technical and geared toward what you do on a daily basis, and that training was very helpful. The dress code is you cannot wear pants that are less than mid-thigh length, and your hair must be tied back. It is very casual and most everyone dresses for comfort and function
How should I dress for the video interview
Hey grant another question here,
As an area manager you get there a hour earlier then the actual shift starts, is the time frame to be their flexible or is it a certain time you Must be there by ? Thanks agin
It’s typically decided by your ops manager as the meeting is led by them
Does upper management allow you to voice your personal concerns? For example, if you want to relocate or change a shift how open are they in doing that in general and hearing you out?
I am confident that upper management would listen to any personal concerns that I have - in regards to relocating or changing shifts I believe this is totally dependent on your circumstance and the level of hardship your request is based upon
I’ve always wondered, how do the area managers/operations view the LP & Security/Safety teams?
I would hope that they both view each other positively. If there is ever a negative interaction between the two teams I would assume it would just be because each team feels like they have so much on their plate already - which is pretty typical!
@@Grant0669 thank you for your insight!
I’ve been on the security team in various levels on and off for a few years and have taken up an opportunity to join LP! Wish me luck!
I have a area manager internship coming up and I am very nervous regarding the breaks and food / bathroom break policy. Since I do tend to eat a lot lol and use the bathroom. Can you please elaborate on breaks over a 10-12 hr shift please? I really need some help
Hi Rustsha - I would not worry about this if I were you. As a manager you are not bound to a particular break structure. Obviously you do not want to leave the floor if you shift is not currently running smoothly and if your comanager is not around, but the majority of the time you should have no issue stepping away when you need to in order to use the restroom or to sit down and have some food. On my shift, I am physically in the building from 530PM-7AM. Usually I make it a point to each my "lunch" around 1AM and take a few small breaks every couple hours. (Definitely not the most fun or sustainable lifestyle but for short term it is fine)
@@Grant0669 okayyy!! Thank you so much for your reply! I am starting as area manager Intern and am looking forward to it! Do you have interns or ever had a intern with you over the summer? If so, what are some tips you can give me or describe a sample day for a intern? I might be working night shift so super nervous for that lol! Really appreciate your swift response :)
Great choice in coffee! 🎉
How long did it take you to get your offer email? It’s been 4 weeks and I have not gotten the offer email l was supposed to get last week.
They say it takes 2-5 weeks I’m currently still waiting for mine
i got my formal offer email the same week as my final interview. just accepted it today actually for IL
@@maxstrus6375 how many interviews did you have I just had 2 in the same day
@@derrickhuffman3580 yeah same. I received a phone call the day after my chime interviews letting me know that they were going to be extending an offer
then an email congratulating me and what not but without the formal offer came that week. Then about a week later they sent a formal offer. They gave me two weeks to decide to accept/decline which today was the deadline
Random question but how often do area managers get paid ? Is it weekly , bi-weekly, or monthly??
Thank You!
It varies depending on the location - typically it is biweekly but is monthly some places
I love your apartment!!!
I need to move out!!
Thank you!!
you even talk like an Amazon AM it’s awesome to me
Okay but what did you wear on your first day? Were you business professional? Casual?
On my first day I wore shorts and a t-shirt. I never dress business professional - always very casual and most of the time I wear athletic attire since there is so much physical labor/walking involved
@@Grant0669 okay thank you I wanted to make sure since it’s a warehouse job.
@@finesexygirl of course!
I know you are single but if you were in a relationship and lived with someone and have a large social life with friends and event, will it be hard to balance that?
Good question. Since moving to dallas where I knew nobody I have been able to meet quite a bit of people. I definitely prioritize putting myself out there on my days off to make friends and what not. The “sacrifice” I make here though is that I constantly flip my schedule around on my off days so that I am away during the day when people want to do things. It’s definitely possible! And when it comes to dating, if someone likes you they won’t mind that you work overnight a few times a week. I think it’s definitely possible to balance everything. You just have to be the type of person that values everything you said
I would love to work my way up to shift manager at Amazon. I have many experiences in management. I have my prehire appointment tomorrow. I’m kinda of nervous.
Hopefully it went well!
General question for whomever can answer but how likely am I to be relocated to my #1 choice city? I haven’t gotten a formal letter yet in almost two weeks (since my initial offer was given) so I am pretty anxious about where I will end up going, since I REALLY want to live in my top ranked city. Follow up question would be how long should I wait for the formal letter before reaching out to my recruiter?
Btw these videos are all super helpful and informative :)
I completely understand your concern with wanting to be placed in your #1 city. Your recruiter is your point of contact if you ever have any questions, so do not hesitate to reach out to her/him to ask where they are in the assignment process. Definitely be sure that any other locations you have ranked you’d be happy to relocate to as well. You have the rest of your career to try and go where you want, so I encourage you to step back and have an open mind!
What if you are about to start a otr position at a depo station
I do not have experience with the on-the-road positions at depo stations - hopefully you can find the info you are looking for!
I'm curious if you had to ask for Amazon's permission to talk about the company in these videos. A lot of companies have rules about what you can and can't post on social media.
I do not discuss anything beyond my personal experience!
@@Grant0669 Working in the middle east must have led me to ask 😄. I enjoyed watching your videos. Great work and thank you!
@@WrathofTheAngels Thank you for watching!
the beggining had that OF vibes lol
hahaha
You have such a nice apartment bro.
WERK! Jeff Bezos needs money to buy an island for his cat!
*a second island
@@Grant0669 do you work like this every day? Im SDE at the same place, and it's very laid back, with wfh all I really need to do is show up for online standup in the afternoon every other day, after that I generally work in my own time.
@@drawmaster77 I can’t speak for software developers or any work from home people as our roles are very different, but for me being on the night shift this is how it is every day
@@Grant0669 tough!
How’s the healthcare benefits?
In short they seem to be pretty good - significantly less out of my pocket than other companies I have worked with and I have basically the same exact coverage
I just found out I passed the interviews and they are working on my offer! I will say the only part I’m reserved about is working in a more industrial field. I think the position and and relationships at work sound great, just not the environment I pictured after graduation. Do you enjoy being in that environment vs a traditional business one?
Also follow up, I’m graduating college early and will be 21 when I start the position. Do older associates typically respond well to a younger area manager?
@@victoriapetriskey5339 Hi victoria, congratulations! This is a very big accomplishment. I am 22 and I have been an AM for over a month now. I have a very outgoing personality so having rapport with people is very important to me. In doing so it allows better communication and that form of respect is established. As far as the environment it is a change of scenery but the diversity and various personalities make it less serious and industrial.
@@nylamanley8837 very well said
Very great questions Victoria. I have worked in both industrial settings and business settings and there are pros and cons to both. I think you will get over the initial shock of the industrial setting pretty quickly. It is not glamorous, quiet, and relaxed like the business/office setting. When I say relaxed by the way, I only mean that in the sense of what’s going on around you. Industrial settings are a lot more crazy! That’s part of the fun. I love the walking around and constant interaction you have with the associates, other managers, and various other employees. If you go into the environment and decide it is not for you, you can always pivot to something that allows you to be in a setting you are more comfortable in. Keep an open mind and you’ll do great
@@victoriapetriskey5339 as long as over time you know what you’re doing, you form good relationships, treat people with respect, and are consistent and professional with how you present yourself, people will see past your age
I apply for internship waiting for answer.
Good luck!
Thanks
Damn why do they have you working 13 hour shifts?
It's the RT (Reduced Time) shift that they have at some of the fulfillment centers. I am not sure that they have it at any of the other facilities, but i do not the delivery stations have variations of night shifts as well
I thought area managers wore red vests?
Ours are yellowish-green and black
Are you at FTW1?
I am not, I am at DAL3
How much do you get paid as an area manager?
If you do a google search for the area you are interested in you should get a general idea - it tends to vary a lot. I don’t publish my salary publicly
Wow
How much is the rent?
I don’t want to publish exactly how much I pay but it looks like in Dallas one bedroom apartments range from 1050-1900 for a really nice one!
You sleep for 5 hours. Does that affect you?
It did at the time for sure
How many Karens do you get?
I’m not sure how to answer your question - I don’t work in customer service so I don’t interact directly with customers. So in my case that would be zero Karens (the name Karen is a great name though)
I rly hate it when people post "day in the life videos" for a job and you dont see any of the actual job because whatever pvzzy is scared of being fired. Just dont show your face in the videos and film at work candidly. Or ask your manager ffs. Or just don't make videos if all you can do is waste peoples time talking about coffee. Smh.
Hey now, I am sure someone out there enjoyed hearing me talk about coffee! My channel is more about me talking rather than showing. All the best!