Hey Grant! Been an AM in Stow for 5 months now, loving it but you really hit the nail on the head. The amount of opportunities in and out of operations are wild. Very excited for my future with Amazon
That is great to hear you are enjoying stow - my experience in inbound is very limited so it’s good to hear positive feedback in case I ever end up over there. I’m sure you will continue to have a future good future there!
Congrats on your 6 months! I just started Monday and am currently in training. I have that same schedule Thursday-Saturday nights working in Packing. Super excited to see where this role takes me.
I will say I’ve learned tremendously from your videos. I spent alittle over 5 months as an Area Manager before switching path into program management. There are many routes in Amazon that are best suited to our strengths I learned that from your videos.
I am very happy to hear that you took the initiative in putting yourself first and pivoted to something that aligns more with your strengths and interests. Thank you for watching my videos and I hope program management is going well for you!
@@Grant0669 I will say I owe a lot to you because it has helped with my development, and I wish you luck in your journey with operations as well as any other endeavors you decide to pursue within Amazon.
@Tori would you mind sharing how you were able to become a project manager after 5 months? We’re you a L4 or L5 area manger? Did they give you a raise and if so about how much of a percentage did you salary increase or total compensation increase by? Also is it a technical or non technical project manager position?
Thanks for all the videos! I literally started watching your videos while I was going thru the application process! Happy to share I got my official offer letter and I start in June! Looking forward to watching more of your videos as I patiently wait to start! Your videos have been very helpful and informative! Thanks!
Hi Mehak - that is so cool you watched them throughout the process! It makes me happy to have been a part of it in that small way. Congratulations on the upcoming start!
Hi Grant ! Thank you for your videos ! I am starting a job as Area Manager at Amazon in France, and your videos have helped me a lot to understand this position and how it is really going. In France, Amazon' operation have a lot of bad reviews from medias and it's hard to have a real overview of what's happening inside! I am excited to start this new adventure :) and ready to be open, curious and grow from it !
I will be starting working for Amazon France as well as an Area Manager during next months. Don't trust the propaganda made by the media since it focuses a lot on the unions and sometimes they tend to dramatize facts bearing in mind that several other companies have worse internal policies. Avoid horror stories, otherwise you won't get on the right foot and you'll be more anxious than productive. And congratulations on landing the job :)
@@saramsika5430 Thx for your answer :) you're right, our medias in France love to dramatize things, especially big companies that are successful. Congratulations for you too ! :D
Hi Sailor! I am so happy to hear my videos have helped you understand the position. Hopefully your experience will be positive and I sure you will do a fantastic job! It is really great to be able to connect with so many people on RUclips, especially those like yourself who are international.
Congrats man! I started with Amazon last year and put in my resignation a month ago. The stress and pay wasn’t worth my health, but cheers to you and to those who have the grit to push through.
Thank you - and always the best choice to listen to your heart and your body so props to you for making that decision. Best of luck finding your next role!
@@theanonymousUNO I was an area manager. If you really want to work for Amazon just make sure you are a people person, motivate hundreds of staff to perform, be able to explain any underperforming aspects of your area, be able to revise and present plans for improvement, and be able to take a lot of criticism in stride.
@@MexicanPizzaYummy ah gotcha! any tips for trying to get an interview? i had turned down an interview since they switched the position to Nashville, and now my family is ready to relocate since we just had a baby back then and wanted to basically be reconsidered for that position again and interview since it’s still open.
Hello Grant, good to see you again. Thank you for the video sharing your experience. Wanted to say thanks again for your help, I made it on Area Manager role I will be starting in June.
Just hit my 90 days, and I expected to fully understand everything by now. I’m realizing there is so much to Amazon fulfillment. I’ve been heading up ICQA for a little over a month, and quality alone is a beast. I hope by the time I reach 6 months, I feel more comfortable and confident in my abilities. I love learning though, and this has been a great experience.
ICQA is a very interesting/challenging department from what I have heard so that is great that you are gaining experience in that area. I’m sure you will feel more comfortable and confident by then!
@Queen Bee Very nervous. Every single day was anxiety-inducing. But if you get into this mind space of taking it day by day, it becomes easier. You figure things out. You make mistakes that make you feel bad, but you end up learning so much from the mistakes. And if your building is anything like mine, everyone is just so supportive that you learn to appreciate being there everyday. Still got a long way to go, but I feel like I’m in the right place.
Hi Derrick - the adjustment can definitely be overwhelming at times, so when it feels overwhelming just know that is part of the process. I am sure you will do great, just try your best to absorb as much information as you can and ask every question to those around you when any come to mind
@@julioblanco8059 I have not been through this so I am not quite sure - since it is a lateral move and not a promotion, I would not expect any change in salary
Hey man how long were your shifts? I have the same days in the overnight front end but it’s saying I’ll be doing 1700 to 0530 which sounds like a long shift. Thanks
Congratulations on the 6 months Grant! I've been a long time lurker on your videos for a while. I'm actually coming to DFW to intern at an Amazon FC in about 3 weeks! Have you trained or been shadowed by an interns yet in your role? Any advice you have for AM interns? I definitely want to make the most of my time at Amazon and connect with not just Ops people but the IT team as well, and rack up those certifications! Cheers man, keep it up!
Thank you Liam and congratulations on the upcoming internship! An intern recently started in my department and has been working closely with the Area Managers on my team. The intern shadows everyone and works closely with one manager in particular. Obviously you want to complete your project(s) but one of the most important aspects, like you mentioned, is to make connections and network with everyone around you. Meet all the associates in your department and listen to what they say about their experience and characteristics of managers they have enjoyed working under in the past. You have the opportunity to get an inside view of what working in operations at Amazon is like which is going to be very cool. As you get more comfortable with how things work in general, it could also be a good idea to ask whichever manager you are partnered with to take over certain aspects of running the shift so you can get experience making strategic decisions for the department.
Grant, glad to hear you're doing well. I'm currently a Project Coordinator (contract) at a Fortune 500 company. However, I've been extended an offer as a AM (4 months later) and the package is slightly better than what I'm currently receiving. Ultimately, I want to get into Project Management. Do you feel that in your position you're growing as an individual in terms of skill? Are you learning new skills, not referring to management. I have about 3 years of operations experience. Look forward to your answer.
That is a fantastic question and I think it is great that you are considering skill growth. I am most definitely growing in terms of skill - during my operations program I completed at my previous company I grew a lot, however two things that I did not get to experience there when I was a manager was overseeing the volume of people I oversee now (my team there was only around 15-20 people), and the granularity involved in managing the logistics and processes within my department. In regards to skills not related to management, understanding the interconnectedness between departments and facilities has helped develop my skills when it comes to teaching new Area Managers; being a mentor in the Amazon Mentoring program has developed my skills coaching and providing advice to other professionals in various locations, and on the flip side being a mentee to someone who has been with Amazon for 13+ years has helped develop my skills relating to structuring and validating decisions I make to mold my career growth; and finally working with the amount of data we work with has allowed me to get creative with my own projects so I can continue to develop my coding skills and write programs that make working with the data less manual. I am sure there are many other things but that is what comes to mind.
Hi Grant, great video as always! I’ve been an L4 area manager for 3 months now, and I was wondering if you can explain the difference between an L4 and an L5? It seems like the back half team has a lot of L5 managers, but my front half team doesn’t have any as ours was just promoted to ops manager.
Thank you! Great question. Everything I will say is purely an observation. The first difference is the way in which these managers were slotted during hiring. L4 managers typically are college hires, or someone with minimal relevant/directly related work experience. L5s have more significant and directly related work experience. As far as responsibilities go, based on my observations (and my observations only) both levels can be tasked to be over the same departments with the same end goals and deliverables. While the expectation of any employee is set very high, it is my understanding that L5s are to go above and beyond the scope of what an Area Manager is supposed to do, ultimately taking on their own initiatives and projects, demonstrating that they can think and act in the capacity that an L6 would. One thing I think may be valid with what you have posed in regards to nights is that if I were a senior in operations, I would not want to be bothered at night when I am at home with my family/dog/myself/whatever, so I would want my best and most trustworthy people to be on the night shifts.
@@Grant0669 Thanks for the reply! That definitely makes sense about nights. Yeah it seems like L5s are almost ops managers but without the full responsibility. Thank you again!
Hi Grant! I just stumbled on your RUclips videos, and I wish I ran into them before my interview- amazing stuff! I will be starting as an Area Manager next month, and would love to connect!
Hi Jason! How long did it take for them to send out your final offer? I was notified on 4/13/21 that I passed the interview rounds and that I could expect my final offer within the next 4 weeks. I'm just curious of a timeline.
@@joephinazee5422 it took me a few business days, I’d say less than a week; however, it might be different for other regions! I’ll be in Southern California in Newport Beach.
I start next March and I was so excited until my mom said she wished I would work somewhere else. I am use to working a lot of hours ( about 55 a week) but I keep hearing about prime day and mandatory overtime (adding an extra day) and I am getting nervous and questioning my decision and if it’s worth it.
Prime Week and MET during the holidays (and occasionally throughout the year) is just part of the gig and is what you agree to when you sign up - my best advice for that is to pay attention to how you feel emotionally when you start getting assigned these extra shifts. You should prioritize your health and personal well-being above random extra hours for work, and if you are nervous that it may become too heavy, nothing is permanent and you can always remove yourself from the situation by working somewhere else. I think you will be okay though!
Do you have a certification in Lean Six Sigma? I'm looking at becoming an AM. I currently stow and do problem solve. Working at Amazon was supposed to be a seasonal job for me as I did a teaching internship in the morning but I found the operations interesting. I moved back to the states from working abroad. I have a master's in entrepreneurship. Any help is appreciated.
I have my Six Sigma Greenbelt certification. I haven't work on any SS-centered projects since I have been with Amazon (I did a few at my last company) but I would imagine the Process Engineering team would dive more into this territory. That's great that your seasonal role has turned into a deeper level of interest... definitely continue to explore and pursue any opportunities that are posted and relevant to your interests since you have the degree
I’ll start as a area manager in September as new mom and I’ve already heard the difficulties of being a breastfeeding mom so hopefully once i learn the job I can help invoke change
Congratulations on the upcoming start! Obviously I am not a female and have never had a child so my response to this is much more by-the-book. Each facility does have a mother's room which you can use for this. If you are referring to the toll working the long hours has on your body/milk production maybe someone else who sees these comments can provide their experience! Best of luck with motherhood as well as your new role!
Hi Grant, Incoming L4 to DET3 here, love your videos and you've been a ton of help throughout this process. In your mind are there pros and cons of starting at a launch site? What is your least favorite thing about the job? Is work life balance hard, like are you ever ENTIRELY off the clock? Thanks man!
Thank you for watching them, it is great to hear they have helped! I did not start at the very beginning of our launch, so I cannot speak to what the managers who were there since day 1 went through. There are definitely pros and cons of starting at a new launch, people typically work a bit more hours, your teams are under-developed and you are responsible for setting the standard and developing that team from literally nothing. A major pro is that you were there since the very beginning and feel a sense of ownership and contribution to the building. I would say my least favorite thing about the job is how long the shifts are, that took some adjusting to. I feel that I am able to maintain a good work-life balance and yes I am entirely off the clock however I do make it a point to be available if I am ever needed for anything
Love your videos. I start training for my area manager role in June. What do you typically wear to work? I know it is casual but as the manager I didn’t know if you should dress nicer still
Thank you Ritchie and great question. I typically wear short/gym shorts and t-shirt, occasionally jeans but rarely. Since I am constantly physically active I prioritize dressing for function
Hey, Grant! I’m about to start as an Area Manager, Delivery Ops. I was just wondering if you have taken PTO during your past 6 months? Or if you have any insight on PTO in general for Area Managers starting off?
Hi Yamile - congratulations on being close to starting! I have taken PTO and the process is very simple. You input your hours you'd like to take off online, inform your manager, and then you are good to go. You are entitled to the PTO time that you earn, so use it as you desire. My piece of advice is to make sure that before you enter PTO, you check that your co-manager is not already planning to take time off over the same days you are
I love your videos, they have been a big help I start on the 26th. When it comes to advancement does Amazon come to you or do you go to them (if you know). Obviously I have way a long way to go, but I am just curious.
Thank you! Best of luck with your first day tomorrow. When it comes to advancement these conversations would likely happen mutually. If you desire to progress within your career this should be something you are active in expressing and exploring. By exploring I mean asking for projects and higher-level responsibilities when you feel you are ready. Ultimately when the time comes you would be notified that you are inclined to move up
Hi, I am waiting for offer letter, I really would want to be in 100 miles radius from my house here in NYC. Do you know if I should reach out to them now or wait and see the location in the offer letter?
Hi Deepak - this really is up to you. If you are 100% certain you do not want to relocate further, then I suggest notifying them as soon as possible so no time is wasted placing you somewhere you are going to reject.
Hi Grant! I just left a Regional Manager position with another company to start working with Amazon. I had tried to apply for a management position and was unsuccessful. The highest level of education that I have is an Associate degree. What I ended up doing is getting hired in at a fulfillment center as an Amazon Associate. I would love to move up to an Area Manager. What does that look like for someone like me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Finish your degree. You can move up to L4 but it will take years. Amazon has an education program for in demand jobs. Take advantage of it. If you want to have the best chance of moving through Amazon fast, also get an MBA.
In order to be eligible for a tier 4 position, you would have to have either a bachelor's degree, or have been with Amazon for 2 years. Amazon does have a CampusNext program which helps pipeline current associates a level 4 position upon completion of a degree
Hey Grant! Great video :) I will be starting as an area manager this July in Washington. Do you know any information about/ have any tips on transferring to a different country with Amazon after some time as an area manager? Or how doable it is in this position or if there are more international opportunities for other positions with Amazon?
Hi Lexi - thank you and congratulations on the pending start date. After 90 days you are able to apply to a new position, however if you are trying to go international I suggest really nailing your area manager role, getting involved in a lot of meaningful and impactful projects, and making a name for yourself. Since Amazon has people they can hire in every country they are operating in, there would have to be a good reason to move someone internationally. If this is your goal I would look for roles that you are interested in, start networking with people in those types of roles, and then begin applying over time. Best of luck to you and I hope you land an international role some day! I am looking to do the same
Hi Grant! I started my first day yesterday and they gave me my shift and i work Sun-Wed 12 hr shifts, but you said you work 3 12's. is my schedule strictly the full 12 hours?
Hi Derek - I am not aware of a shift that is 12 hours long, 4 days per week. This is something I would talk about with your manager as it may be unique to your facility, or they may be including the "extra time" spent at pre-shift meetings and such in that number.
It supposes 3 days full shift 12 hours with from Sunday to Tuesday, and for Wednesday, it supports to be 8 hours every couple week. For example, this week is front half day ( Sunday to Wednesday), you will run full day on Wednesday, and then next week will back half day (Wed to Sat)’s week, they run full 12 hours shift, and your are going to support them in a 8 hours shift. This is how it work in our facility.
@R S i dont want to discourage you about anything but my shift is 12hr+ 4 days a week. Personally, i don't like it. It's way too demanding and very stressful especially for the amount of pay. I also had to come in on Thursday to finish a project when i'm sun-wed and they always message me on my days off. There is no work life balance, but everyone has different experiences! This is just mine. The turn over rate for managers are very high. Almost everyone I am working with also do not like the job and multiple people have left ever since i started and I've only been here for a month. After 30 days you are able to transfer to other positions so I have been looking for new roles!
If you are interested in different roles, typically you would want to talk with your OM. Be open and honest with your interest areas and what you want out of your career and they should support you in whatever endeavor you desire
Hey Grant, just got an offer for the area manager position. A little nervous to accept it as I'm not sure if it will benefit my career in supply chain. Also how do they apply for those roles after working as an area manager, do they apply externally or is it an internal process. Great video, thanks.
Congratulations on receiving an offer! If you are already an employee with Amazon and would like to switch to another type of role that is at the same level, you can do so by applying internally
Hey Grant! Thanks for posting these videos, they’re super helpful! I’ve watched your pros and cons video already, but I was curious to know: what are your most and least favorite parts of the job? What makes it rewarding and/or difficult? I guess what I’m trying to ask is what makes a bad day, bad? Not trying to be negative, but I just want an insider’s perspective and know that after 6 months at the job, you’d have some great insight! I appreciate your response in advance if you get the chance to respond, but I know you’re busy so that’s okay if you don’t get to me! Thanks again for the videos! 🤗
That’s a great question and I will probably make a video about this in the future. In short, what makes a good day good would be showing up to shift with a high level of energy, a good lunch to look forward to eating later, and relatively smooth operations with minimal barriers (jams, etc) and labor shares. I also really enjoy nights where my associates have a lot of energy and are in talkative moods since interacting with them is one of my favorite parts. On the other side what makes a night bad would be coming in with low energy, being faced with multiple barriers throughout the shift, equipment being down, constant significant adjustments in production targets, having to train a heavy influx of new associates (this is stressful for reasons not at all related to the associates as people, it just requires an extra level of planning), and also when everyone somehow decides they are all leaving early lol
Hi! I’ve been in contact with a recruiter for a few months now, as I’m getting ready to exit my military career. She tells me to be open to relocation and I definitely am, however my dream city to live in is San Antonio and I know there is an opening there. Do you think If I got hired and expressed I’d like to relocate there that there would be a high chance?
Hi Micheala - if you relay this to your recruiter and you apply to a requisition that is either for that region, or nation-wide, you would increase your chances. At the end of the day placement would be based on business need. Best of luck!
@@michealazager2122 Of course! I would provide 4 or 5 location alternatives so that if you do not get your first pick you still have a chance of being placed somewhere else you are interested. I am all about self-advocation so do not feel bad doing it
All of my training was done at my current site, so I didn’t travel anywhere else. I’ve heard of people traveling to completely different states, or training at the nearest facility. It really just depends on the situation
Grant, For a lead fulfillment associate can they work behind the normal 40 hour work week? If so how many hours can one work in a week? Is it easy to get over time?
Hello - this would be tricky, I am not sure there are part-time AM roles that are available however I would hope that your leadership would work with you to develop a schedule that allows you to do both
Hi Teufel. On general level, inbound involves receiving products from suppliers and storing them in a facility as they wait to be used to fulfill an order. During this process, trucks arrive at a warehouse and their products are unloaded. The quantity and quality of these products go through a quality check, and then are stowed in inventory. Outbound comes in to play when it is time to get these products ready to go to the end user. When an item is needed to fulfill an order, the item will be picked, packed, and placed into a truck to begin the delivery process - this is outbound.
I work three nights, however all other shifts are 4 days/nights. I work three nights because each of my shifts is extended to 12 hours (this shift is called RT, which means “Reduced Time”)
@R S If you would like to be on a specific shift, such as RT (assuming your site has an RT shift), letting your manager know you are interested in this shift would be your first step. If you are still only in contact with your recruiter, you can express this to them
I am not totally familiar but I know they conduct risk assessments on occasion for associates, ensure new equipment is set up properly and safely, work to maximize ergonomics, and recommend risk mitigation measures for anything they see as unsafe or a potential hazard.
Hi I would really like some insight on bathroom breaks food breaks over course of 10-12 hr shift. I am amazon area manager intern and I start soon and would really like some help regarding that.
For new fulfillment centers that are being built. Do they hire lead fulfillment associates or production assistants from outside? Can you start as permanent? Can you make more than the $15 an hour?
This is a great questions, and is one that I do not know a concrete answer to. I do know that at new fulfillment centers they take talent from other facilities and have those associates/managers help launch these buildings. I do not want to provide incorrect information so I will leave it at that
It really depends on personal desire, your skill sets, and connections you make. Technically after 90 days you can apply to a new position laterally however I think most people wait anywhere from 1-2 years before doing so
JULIO BLANCO If you get hired for a new lateral position then does it come with a raise and if so then what is a typical raise for a lateral move? @Grant
Im also awaiting my offer letter and it has been 3 weeks now. Is it possible and appropriate to ask the hiring recruiter to place me in a delivery station instead of a fulfillment center?
Hi Joanne - I feel that if you are unhappy in your current location or department that the sooner the better to request a change. Similar to the rule with applying to any other role, I would least give yourself 90 days to acclimate to where you currently are, and then request any transfers after that
I have had the same OM since I started and I have been lucky. We have consistent monthly one-on-ones and they have been very supportive in allowing me to explore areas/opportunities when I express interest. My OM knows pretty much everything there is to know about our department and is always open to sharing that knowledge - they take the time to teach especially when someone expresses an interest.
I am not a delivery station manager so I can't speak from direct experience on this, so I will give you a light answer. From my understanding, delivery stations are much smaller than fulfillment centers (where I am), so the number of managers present at a delivery station at any given time would be less than at a fulfillment center. An area manager at a fulfillment center would be involved with the fulfillment of customer orders, which means they would oversee some part of the process where a product arrives to a facility from a vendor up to the point where it is packaged and put onto a truck to be taken to a delivery station. A delivery station manager would focus on receiving packages from fulfillment centers or sort centers and preparing them for last mile delivery, or would work with the logistic of getting the packages onto vans that deliver residentially. I hope this helps - and keep in mind that area managers can be at fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, Amazon Air, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, etc
I had my L4 AM interview March 10th and a week later on March 17th I got an email saying congratulations and that it would take 2-3 weeks for my official offer letter to be sent to me. I’m going on 4 weeks of still waiting for the offer letter. I was wondering for anyone in here who’s currently an AM, how long did it take for your official offer letter to be sent to you?
Man, I feel like buddy is not being honest lmao very informative and I appreciate your insight but everyone I talk to personally or formally involved with Amazon says this job blows and they work you to the bone 12-14 hours, and call mandatory overtime most of the year and their is no work life balance, many bait and switch tactics and they use salary as the hook.
Those are valid concerns especially if you are hearing them from other people. I am very honest and authentic in how I discuss my experience and will continue to be. Putting in extra hours during the week above what is required is common if you have extra projects or responsibilities you take on, and mandatory extra time (MET) occurs during peak and prime week, and occasionally during the year outside of this. For perspective, outside of peak I have had to come in for one mandatory extra shift for half of the shift. In regards to work-life balance I have had no issue with this since the weekends are so long. Would it be nice to not be on weekend nights? Yes, but that’s not the case right now. What you expect and are willing to work for to get to milestones in your career also comes in to play. If you are someone that is deterred by having a non-traditional M-F job then don’t pursue something that isn’t that.
Hey Grant, I've always heard of a Wednesday through Saturday or a Sunday through Wednesday (4 days) shift for AMs at Amazon. Can you explain how you got a Thursday through Saturday (3 days) shift? Keep up the great work:)
Of course! At my facility rather than doing a both a Sunday through Wednesday, and Wednesday through Saturday night shift (in this case Wednesday managers would overlap that night) we do Thursday through Saturday with an extended shift length of 12 hours rather than 10. Other facilities do the night shift I explained above (4 nights for both front and back half). As for why certain facilities do my shift rather than an overlap with night shift like they do with days, I am not sure!
I'm a new AM and I wanted to ask about some tips on stand-ups. I dont like speaking in front of people and if you went through the same, how do you cope with that?
That is a great question Julio. When it comes to public speaking anxiety in general, being prepared with what content you are going to cover and in what order really helps some people. Find a couple people in your audience that you are comfortable with, and shift your gaze between them as you present. You will find that as time goes on, you will feel very comfortable doing stand-up due to the frequency at which you have to do them
Hey Grant! Been an AM in Stow for 5 months now, loving it but you really hit the nail on the head. The amount of opportunities in and out of operations are wild. Very excited for my future with Amazon
That is great to hear you are enjoying stow - my experience in inbound is very limited so it’s good to hear positive feedback in case I ever end up over there. I’m sure you will continue to have a future good future there!
Thanks for the videos Grant! Just picked up my badge and laptop from my site Monday. Starting as an L4 area manager. Super excited.
Hi Marc, thank you for watching them! I hope your first few weeks go well and that you enjoy the roll!
Congrats on your 6 months! I just started Monday and am currently in training. I have that same schedule Thursday-Saturday nights working in Packing. Super excited to see where this role takes me.
Thank you! We have a lot in common with our shifts then. I hope your onboarding goes well and that you enjoy the role!
I have an upcoming interview what would be your top advice in passing it
I will say I’ve learned tremendously from your videos. I spent alittle over 5 months as an Area Manager before switching path into program management. There are many routes in Amazon that are best suited to our strengths I learned that from your videos.
I am very happy to hear that you took the initiative in putting yourself first and pivoted to something that aligns more with your strengths and interests. Thank you for watching my videos and I hope program management is going well for you!
@@Grant0669 I will say I owe a lot to you because it has helped with my development, and I wish you luck in your journey with operations as well as any other endeavors you decide to pursue within Amazon.
@Tori would you mind sharing how you were able to become a project manager after 5 months? We’re you a L4 or L5 area manger?
Did they give you a raise and if so about how much of a percentage did you salary increase or total compensation increase by? Also is it a technical or non technical project manager position?
Hi Tori. Would you be able to share some information regarding your switch into program management? Are you currently still at Amazon?
@@iDizmek I’m currently still with Amazon, and what would you like to know about the transition? I’m a pretty open book
Thanks for all the videos! I literally started watching your videos while I was going thru the application process! Happy to share I got my official offer letter and I start in June! Looking forward to watching more of your videos as I patiently wait to start! Your videos have been very helpful and informative! Thanks!
Hi Mehak - that is so cool you watched them throughout the process! It makes me happy to have been a part of it in that small way. Congratulations on the upcoming start!
how much did they offer you and what experience did you have?
Hi Grant ! Thank you for your videos ! I am starting a job as Area Manager at Amazon in France, and your videos have helped me a lot to understand this position and how it is really going. In France, Amazon' operation have a lot of bad reviews from medias and it's hard to have a real overview of what's happening inside! I am excited to start this new adventure :) and ready to be open, curious and grow from it !
I will be starting working for Amazon France as well as an Area Manager during next months. Don't trust the propaganda made by the media since it focuses a lot on the unions and sometimes they tend to dramatize facts bearing in mind that several other companies have worse internal policies. Avoid horror stories, otherwise you won't get on the right foot and you'll be more anxious than productive. And congratulations on landing the job :)
@@saramsika5430 Thx for your answer :) you're right, our medias in France love to dramatize things, especially big companies that are successful. Congratulations for you too ! :D
Hi Sailor! I am so happy to hear my videos have helped you understand the position. Hopefully your experience will be positive and I sure you will do a fantastic job! It is really great to be able to connect with so many people on RUclips, especially those like yourself who are international.
Very great advice Sara, best of luck for you
Thank you for these videos. Monday is my first day, and I am a bit nervous but very excited.
Best of luck!
Congrats man! I started with Amazon last year and put in my resignation a month ago. The stress and pay wasn’t worth my health, but cheers to you and to those who have the grit to push through.
Thank you - and always the best choice to listen to your heart and your body so props to you for making that decision. Best of luck finding your next role!
Hey Patrick! What position did you have? I’ve been applying to Amazon in hopes of getting an interview but wanted to get your opinion
@@theanonymousUNO I was an area manager. If you really want to work for Amazon just make sure you are a people person, motivate hundreds of staff to perform, be able to explain any underperforming aspects of your area, be able to revise and present plans for improvement, and be able to take a lot of criticism in stride.
@@MexicanPizzaYummy ah gotcha! any tips for trying to get an interview? i had turned down an interview since they switched the position to Nashville, and now my family is ready to relocate since we just had a baby back then and wanted to basically be reconsidered for that position again and interview since it’s still open.
@@theanonymousUNO I would honestly just submit another application to see how it goes. They are always hiring.
Great job!. I started as an AM about 6months ago. Thank you for the update!.
What's your experience been like?
Thank you! I hope your first 6 months have been going well - I wish you the best!
Thank you for all of the videos! They have been super helpful. I start as an Area Manager in Phoenix in June. Thankfully, I do not need to relocate 😄
Hi Chelsey, thank you for watching them! Phoenix will be an amazing place to start so best of luck with your transition into the role!
Hello Grant, good to see you again.
Thank you for the video sharing your experience.
Wanted to say thanks again for your help, I made it on Area Manager role I will be starting in June.
That is really fantastic news, congratulations - I hope the transition goes smoothly and is enjoyable for you. Thank you for watching my videos!
Just hit my 90 days, and I expected to fully understand everything by now. I’m realizing there is so much to Amazon fulfillment. I’ve been heading up ICQA for a little over a month, and quality alone is a beast. I hope by the time I reach 6 months, I feel more comfortable and confident in my abilities. I love learning though, and this has been a great experience.
ICQA is a very interesting/challenging department from what I have heard so that is great that you are gaining experience in that area. I’m sure you will feel more comfortable and confident by then!
@Queen Bee Very nervous. Every single day was anxiety-inducing. But if you get into this mind space of taking it day by day, it becomes easier. You figure things out. You make mistakes that make you feel bad, but you end up learning so much from the mistakes. And if your building is anything like mine, everyone is just so supportive that you learn to appreciate being there everyday. Still got a long way to go, but I feel like I’m in the right place.
Hey. I work in VBI so ICQA team is our audit team
What would be your top advice for the interview process. Thanks
Omg happy 6 months!! ❤️
Thank you Kathy!!!
Your videos are great ! My training is over and I start tomorrow as AM. Super excited about it 😃
Thank you! I hope that your first day as an AM goes well!
I’m in week 1 virtual training but I’ll be I’m on sun-Wednesday n I’m nervous about adjusting when the job starts
Hi Derrick - the adjustment can definitely be overwhelming at times, so when it feels overwhelming just know that is part of the process. I am sure you will do great, just try your best to absorb as much information as you can and ask every question to those around you when any come to mind
@@Grant0669 yeah I’m just hoping I can learn everything and do good
If you get hired for a new lateral position then does it come with a raise and if so then what is a typical raise for a lateral move? @Grant
@@julioblanco8059 I have not been through this so I am not quite sure - since it is a lateral move and not a promotion, I would not expect any change in salary
Hey man how long were your shifts? I have the same days in the overnight front end but it’s saying I’ll be doing 1700 to 0530 which sounds like a long shift. Thanks
Congratulations on the 6 months Grant! I've been a long time lurker on your videos for a while. I'm actually coming to DFW to intern at an Amazon FC in about 3 weeks! Have you trained or been shadowed by an interns yet in your role? Any advice you have for AM interns? I definitely want to make the most of my time at Amazon and connect with not just Ops people but the IT team as well, and rack up those certifications! Cheers man, keep it up!
Thank you Liam and congratulations on the upcoming internship! An intern recently started in my department and has been working closely with the Area Managers on my team. The intern shadows everyone and works closely with one manager in particular. Obviously you want to complete your project(s) but one of the most important aspects, like you mentioned, is to make connections and network with everyone around you. Meet all the associates in your department and listen to what they say about their experience and characteristics of managers they have enjoyed working under in the past. You have the opportunity to get an inside view of what working in operations at Amazon is like which is going to be very cool. As you get more comfortable with how things work in general, it could also be a good idea to ask whichever manager you are partnered with to take over certain aspects of running the shift so you can get experience making strategic decisions for the department.
Thanks for the video and update. I pick up my ID and laptop on Monday. I am excited about the opportunity.
That’s very exciting! Good luck with the first few days, I hope you have a good experience!
Grant, glad to hear you're doing well. I'm currently a Project Coordinator (contract) at a Fortune 500 company. However, I've been extended an offer as a AM (4 months later) and the package is slightly better than what I'm currently receiving. Ultimately, I want to get into Project Management. Do you feel that in your position you're growing as an individual in terms of skill? Are you learning new skills, not referring to management. I have about 3 years of operations experience. Look forward to your answer.
That is a fantastic question and I think it is great that you are considering skill growth. I am most definitely growing in terms of skill - during my operations program I completed at my previous company I grew a lot, however two things that I did not get to experience there when I was a manager was overseeing the volume of people I oversee now (my team there was only around 15-20 people), and the granularity involved in managing the logistics and processes within my department. In regards to skills not related to management, understanding the interconnectedness between departments and facilities has helped develop my skills when it comes to teaching new Area Managers; being a mentor in the Amazon Mentoring program has developed my skills coaching and providing advice to other professionals in various locations, and on the flip side being a mentee to someone who has been with Amazon for 13+ years has helped develop my skills relating to structuring and validating decisions I make to mold my career growth; and finally working with the amount of data we work with has allowed me to get creative with my own projects so I can continue to develop my coding skills and write programs that make working with the data less manual. I am sure there are many other things but that is what comes to mind.
Congrats!
Thank you Steven!
Hi Grant, great video as always! I’ve been an L4 area manager for 3 months now, and I was wondering if you can explain the difference between an L4 and an L5? It seems like the back half team has a lot of L5 managers, but my front half team doesn’t have any as ours was just promoted to ops manager.
Thank you! Great question. Everything I will say is purely an observation. The first difference is the way in which these managers were slotted during hiring. L4 managers typically are college hires, or someone with minimal relevant/directly related work experience. L5s have more significant and directly related work experience. As far as responsibilities go, based on my observations (and my observations only) both levels can be tasked to be over the same departments with the same end goals and deliverables. While the expectation of any employee is set very high, it is my understanding that L5s are to go above and beyond the scope of what an Area Manager is supposed to do, ultimately taking on their own initiatives and projects, demonstrating that they can think and act in the capacity that an L6 would. One thing I think may be valid with what you have posed in regards to nights is that if I were a senior in operations, I would not want to be bothered at night when I am at home with my family/dog/myself/whatever, so I would want my best and most trustworthy people to be on the night shifts.
@@Grant0669 Thanks for the reply! That definitely makes sense about nights. Yeah it seems like L5s are almost ops managers but without the full responsibility. Thank you again!
Hi Grant! I just stumbled on your RUclips videos, and I wish I ran into them before my interview- amazing stuff! I will be starting as an Area Manager next month, and would love to connect!
Hi Jason! How long did it take for them to send out your final offer? I was notified on 4/13/21 that I passed the interview rounds and that I could expect my final offer within the next 4 weeks. I'm just curious of a timeline.
@@joephinazee5422 it took me a few business days, I’d say less than a week; however, it might be different for other regions! I’ll be in Southern California in Newport Beach.
Hi Jason - you can connect with me through Chime once you get started!
@@JasonHibono forgot to update you, but I’ll be in San Bernardino, Ca!
I start next March and I was so excited until my mom said she wished I would work somewhere else. I am use to working a lot of hours ( about 55 a week) but I keep hearing about prime day and mandatory overtime (adding an extra day) and I am getting nervous and questioning my decision and if it’s worth it.
Prime Week and MET during the holidays (and occasionally throughout the year) is just part of the gig and is what you agree to when you sign up - my best advice for that is to pay attention to how you feel emotionally when you start getting assigned these extra shifts. You should prioritize your health and personal well-being above random extra hours for work, and if you are nervous that it may become too heavy, nothing is permanent and you can always remove yourself from the situation by working somewhere else. I think you will be okay though!
Do you have a certification in Lean Six Sigma? I'm looking at becoming an AM. I currently stow and do problem solve. Working at Amazon was supposed to be a seasonal job for me as I did a teaching internship in the morning but I found the operations interesting. I moved back to the states from working abroad. I have a master's in entrepreneurship. Any help is appreciated.
I have my Six Sigma Greenbelt certification. I haven't work on any SS-centered projects since I have been with Amazon (I did a few at my last company) but I would imagine the Process Engineering team would dive more into this territory. That's great that your seasonal role has turned into a deeper level of interest... definitely continue to explore and pursue any opportunities that are posted and relevant to your interests since you have the degree
I’ll start as a area manager in September as new mom and I’ve already heard the difficulties of being a breastfeeding mom so hopefully once i learn the job I can help invoke change
What do you have in mind Kelsey? I'm a new mom too so I can understand the challenges with breastfeeding and working long hours.
Congratulations on the upcoming start! Obviously I am not a female and have never had a child so my response to this is much more by-the-book. Each facility does have a mother's room which you can use for this. If you are referring to the toll working the long hours has on your body/milk production maybe someone else who sees these comments can provide their experience! Best of luck with motherhood as well as your new role!
New mom here also and I go in Jul 5. My baby will be near 1 year by then.
@@marcellegraham3093 omg! I’m a new mom too and will be starting on July 5th!
@@ashleyrwatson where at?
Love the videos Grant. I start in September in AZ, would love to connect further and get some more info.
Thank you - AZ will be a great place to start, I hear there are quite a few new launches over there.
Hi Grant,
Incoming L4 to DET3 here, love your videos and you've been a ton of help throughout this process.
In your mind are there pros and cons of starting at a launch site? What is your least favorite thing about the job? Is work life balance hard, like are you ever ENTIRELY off the clock?
Thanks man!
Thank you for watching them, it is great to hear they have helped! I did not start at the very beginning of our launch, so I cannot speak to what the managers who were there since day 1 went through. There are definitely pros and cons of starting at a new launch, people typically work a bit more hours, your teams are under-developed and you are responsible for setting the standard and developing that team from literally nothing. A major pro is that you were there since the very beginning and feel a sense of ownership and contribution to the building. I would say my least favorite thing about the job is how long the shifts are, that took some adjusting to. I feel that I am able to maintain a good work-life balance and yes I am entirely off the clock however I do make it a point to be available if I am ever needed for anything
Love your videos. I start training for my area manager role in June. What do you typically wear to work? I know it is casual but as the manager I didn’t know if you should dress nicer still
Thank you Ritchie and great question. I typically wear short/gym shorts and t-shirt, occasionally jeans but rarely. Since I am constantly physically active I prioritize dressing for function
Hey, Grant! I’m about to start as an Area Manager, Delivery Ops. I was just wondering if you have taken PTO during your past 6 months? Or if you have any insight on PTO in general for Area Managers starting off?
Hi Yamile - congratulations on being close to starting! I have taken PTO and the process is very simple. You input your hours you'd like to take off online, inform your manager, and then you are good to go. You are entitled to the PTO time that you earn, so use it as you desire. My piece of advice is to make sure that before you enter PTO, you check that your co-manager is not already planning to take time off over the same days you are
I love your videos, they have been a big help I start on the 26th. When it comes to advancement does Amazon come to you or do you go to them (if you know). Obviously I have way a long way to go, but I am just curious.
Thank you! Best of luck with your first day tomorrow. When it comes to advancement these conversations would likely happen mutually. If you desire to progress within your career this should be something you are active in expressing and exploring. By exploring I mean asking for projects and higher-level responsibilities when you feel you are ready. Ultimately when the time comes you would be notified that you are inclined to move up
Hi, I am waiting for offer letter, I really would want to be in 100 miles radius from my house here in NYC. Do you know if I should reach out to them now or wait and see the location in the offer letter?
Hi Deepak - this really is up to you. If you are 100% certain you do not want to relocate further, then I suggest notifying them as soon as possible so no time is wasted placing you somewhere you are going to reject.
Hi Grant! I just left a Regional Manager position with another company to start working with Amazon. I had tried to apply for a management position and was unsuccessful. The highest level of education that I have is an Associate degree. What I ended up doing is getting hired in at a fulfillment center as an Amazon Associate. I would love to move up to an Area Manager. What does that look like for someone like me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Finish your degree. You can move up to L4 but it will take years. Amazon has an education program for in demand jobs. Take advantage of it. If you want to have the best chance of moving through Amazon fast, also get an MBA.
In order to be eligible for a tier 4 position, you would have to have either a bachelor's degree, or have been with Amazon for 2 years. Amazon does have a CampusNext program which helps pipeline current associates a level 4 position upon completion of a degree
Just finish my AD1. I too will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights
I’ll be curious to see how you adjust to and like the schedule. Keep me posted and good luck!
@@Grant0669 thank you 🙏🏽. I’m really excited but I like you want to learn the job and not rush to move on till I feel like I have mastered it.
Hey Grant! Great video :) I will be starting as an area manager this July in Washington. Do you know any information about/ have any tips on transferring to a different country with Amazon after some time as an area manager? Or how doable it is in this position or if there are more international opportunities for other positions with Amazon?
Hi Lexi - thank you and congratulations on the pending start date. After 90 days you are able to apply to a new position, however if you are trying to go international I suggest really nailing your area manager role, getting involved in a lot of meaningful and impactful projects, and making a name for yourself. Since Amazon has people they can hire in every country they are operating in, there would have to be a good reason to move someone internationally. If this is your goal I would look for roles that you are interested in, start networking with people in those types of roles, and then begin applying over time. Best of luck to you and I hope you land an international role some day! I am looking to do the same
@@Grant0669 thank you so much for the tips and encouragement!!! :)
Hi Grant! I started my first day yesterday and they gave me my shift and i work Sun-Wed 12 hr shifts, but you said you work 3 12's. is my schedule strictly the full 12 hours?
Hi Derek - I am not aware of a shift that is 12 hours long, 4 days per week. This is something I would talk about with your manager as it may be unique to your facility, or they may be including the "extra time" spent at pre-shift meetings and such in that number.
@R S day shift! 515am-515pm
It supposes 3 days full shift 12 hours with from Sunday to Tuesday, and for Wednesday, it supports to be 8 hours every couple week. For example, this week is front half day ( Sunday to Wednesday), you will run full day on Wednesday, and then next week will back half day (Wed to Sat)’s week, they run full 12 hours shift, and your are going to support them in a 8 hours shift. This is how it work in our facility.
@R S i dont want to discourage you about anything but my shift is 12hr+ 4 days a week. Personally, i don't like it. It's way too demanding and very stressful especially for the amount of pay. I also had to come in on Thursday to finish a project when i'm sun-wed and they always message me on my days off. There is no work life balance, but everyone has different experiences! This is just mine. The turn over rate for managers are very high. Almost everyone I am working with also do not like the job and multiple people have left ever since i started and I've only been here for a month. After 30 days you are able to transfer to other positions so I have been looking for new roles!
May I know how we move to different roles? Talk to OM and/or HR? Or just go ahead to apply by myself?
If you are interested in different roles, typically you would want to talk with your OM. Be open and honest with your interest areas and what you want out of your career and they should support you in whatever endeavor you desire
When does peak season start and you begin to work an extra day during the week and when does peak season end?
Great question Julio. Peak season starts (usually) the week of Thanksgiving/Black Friday, and usually ends the week of Christmas
Hey Grant, just got an offer for the area manager position. A little nervous to accept it as I'm not sure if it will benefit my career in supply chain. Also how do they apply for those roles after working as an area manager, do they apply externally or is it an internal process. Great video, thanks.
Congratulations on receiving an offer! If you are already an employee with Amazon and would like to switch to another type of role that is at the same level, you can do so by applying internally
Hey Grant!
Thanks for posting these videos, they’re super helpful! I’ve watched your pros and cons video already, but I was curious to know: what are your most and least favorite parts of the job? What makes it rewarding and/or difficult? I guess what I’m trying to ask is what makes a bad day, bad?
Not trying to be negative, but I just want an insider’s perspective and know that after 6 months at the job, you’d have some great insight!
I appreciate your response in advance if you get the chance to respond, but I know you’re busy so that’s okay if you don’t get to me! Thanks again for the videos! 🤗
That’s a great question and I will probably make a video about this in the future. In short, what makes a good day good would be showing up to shift with a high level of energy, a good lunch to look forward to eating later, and relatively smooth operations with minimal barriers (jams, etc) and labor shares. I also really enjoy nights where my associates have a lot of energy and are in talkative moods since interacting with them is one of my favorite parts. On the other side what makes a night bad would be coming in with low energy, being faced with multiple barriers throughout the shift, equipment being down, constant significant adjustments in production targets, having to train a heavy influx of new associates (this is stressful for reasons not at all related to the associates as people, it just requires an extra level of planning), and also when everyone somehow decides they are all leaving early lol
Hey Grant, how far in advance do you know when you will be needed to work extra days?
Usually they’ve told us within 4 days to a couple weeks in advance, however they are able to call extra shift I believe 24 hours in advance minimum
Hi! I’ve been in contact with a recruiter for a few months now, as I’m getting ready to exit my military career. She tells me to be open to relocation and I definitely am, however my dream city to live in is San Antonio and I know there is an opening there. Do you think If I got hired and expressed I’d like to relocate there that there would be a high chance?
Hi Micheala - if you relay this to your recruiter and you apply to a requisition that is either for that region, or nation-wide, you would increase your chances. At the end of the day placement would be based on business need. Best of luck!
@@Grant0669 super used to the whole “based on needs” thing 🤪 thank you! And thanks for taking the time to respond!
@@michealazager2122 Of course! I would provide 4 or 5 location alternatives so that if you do not get your first pick you still have a chance of being placed somewhere else you are interested. I am all about self-advocation so do not feel bad doing it
Got located in Fort Worth. Waiting to find out my Short Term Assignment. Start May 17th
Nice that is close to where I am. Hopefully your short term assignment is somewhere cool
@@Grant0669 are they usually close or out of state or in another city in the same state? What have you heard about it or what was your experience?
All of my training was done at my current site, so I didn’t travel anywhere else. I’ve heard of people traveling to completely different states, or training at the nearest facility. It really just depends on the situation
Thank you Grant. Do you get your own office ?
As an Area Manager you do not get your own office
Grant,
For a lead fulfillment associate can they work behind the normal 40 hour work week? If so how many hours can one work in a week? Is it easy to get over time?
40 hours is full time, however associate typically cannot work more than 60 hours within one week
Hi Grant, will Amazon work with AMs who are looking to attend grad school with working as an AM? Also, would you suggest trying to balance the two?
Hello - this would be tricky, I am not sure there are part-time AM roles that are available however I would hope that your leadership would work with you to develop a schedule that allows you to do both
Can you talk about inbound vs. outbound thanks
Hi Teufel. On general level, inbound involves receiving products from suppliers and storing them in a facility as they wait to be used to fulfill an order. During this process, trucks arrive at a warehouse and their products are unloaded. The quantity and quality of these products go through a quality check, and then are stowed in inventory. Outbound comes in to play when it is time to get these products ready to go to the end user. When an item is needed to fulfill an order, the item will be picked, packed, and placed into a truck to begin the delivery process - this is outbound.
Do you only work 3days? Here in the U.K. it’s 4!
I work three nights, however all other shifts are 4 days/nights. I work three nights because each of my shifts is extended to 12 hours (this shift is called RT, which means “Reduced Time”)
@R S If you would like to be on a specific shift, such as RT (assuming your site has an RT shift), letting your manager know you are interested in this shift would be your first step. If you are still only in contact with your recruiter, you can express this to them
Hey I have an interview coming up for a WHS specialist role. I was wondering if you could speak to that role even though it is not your current job.
I am not totally familiar but I know they conduct risk assessments on occasion for associates, ensure new equipment is set up properly and safely, work to maximize ergonomics, and recommend risk mitigation measures for anything they see as unsafe or a potential hazard.
Hi I would really like some insight on bathroom breaks food breaks over course of 10-12 hr shift. I am amazon area manager intern and I start soon and would really like some help regarding that.
I responded on your other comment about this just fyi
For new fulfillment centers that are being built. Do they hire lead fulfillment associates or production assistants from outside? Can you start as permanent? Can you make more than the $15 an hour?
This is a great questions, and is one that I do not know a concrete answer to. I do know that at new fulfillment centers they take talent from other facilities and have those associates/managers help launch these buildings. I do not want to provide incorrect information so I will leave it at that
How long did it take for others to move to finance or other departments?
It really depends on personal desire, your skill sets, and connections you make. Technically after 90 days you can apply to a new position laterally however I think most people wait anywhere from 1-2 years before doing so
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If you get hired for a new lateral position then does it come with a raise and if so then what is a typical raise for a lateral move? @Grant
@@julioblanco8059 You can see my answer to this under the other comment
Hey, do Amazon area manager receive profit sharing. Like a yearly bonus that’s not a sign on bonus.
No. You do get an uplift if you work nights.
I do not comment on salary or specific numbers, but I can say that a yearly bonus is not something to expect
Im also awaiting my offer letter and it has been 3 weeks now. Is it possible and appropriate to ask the hiring recruiter to place me in a delivery station instead of a fulfillment center?
Hi Julio - I think it is perfectly fine to express your interest in working at a delivery station, but I do believe it is good to be open to anything
Be open to options and make sure it's known but also make ur preferences known and they will take it into consideration
How long into the role would u think it's appropriate to request a different location Oe station to work in ?
Hi Joanne - I feel that if you are unhappy in your current location or department that the sooner the better to request a change. Similar to the rule with applying to any other role, I would least give yourself 90 days to acclimate to where you currently are, and then request any transfers after that
Im very interested to know how have your experiences been with your Operations Manager and what do OM typically do?
I have had the same OM since I started and I have been lucky. We have consistent monthly one-on-ones and they have been very supportive in allowing me to explore areas/opportunities when I express interest. My OM knows pretty much everything there is to know about our department and is always open to sharing that knowledge - they take the time to teach especially when someone expresses an interest.
Hi can you explain the difference between an area manager and a delivery station manager in terms of responsibility
I am not a delivery station manager so I can't speak from direct experience on this, so I will give you a light answer. From my understanding, delivery stations are much smaller than fulfillment centers (where I am), so the number of managers present at a delivery station at any given time would be less than at a fulfillment center. An area manager at a fulfillment center would be involved with the fulfillment of customer orders, which means they would oversee some part of the process where a product arrives to a facility from a vendor up to the point where it is packaged and put onto a truck to be taken to a delivery station. A delivery station manager would focus on receiving packages from fulfillment centers or sort centers and preparing them for last mile delivery, or would work with the logistic of getting the packages onto vans that deliver residentially. I hope this helps - and keep in mind that area managers can be at fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, Amazon Air, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, etc
I had my L4 AM interview March 10th and a week later on March 17th I got an email saying congratulations and that it would take 2-3 weeks for my official offer letter to be sent to me. I’m going on 4 weeks of still waiting for the offer letter. I was wondering for anyone in here who’s currently an AM, how long did it take for your official offer letter to be sent to you?
Took about three weeks to hear back. Make sure you are using the right email. They could have sent it to another address
It is pretty common right now for some people to hear back a little bit later than the anticipated date
Man, I feel like buddy is not being honest lmao very informative and I appreciate your insight but everyone I talk to personally or formally involved with Amazon says this job blows and they work you to the bone 12-14 hours, and call mandatory overtime most of the year and their is no work life balance, many bait and switch tactics and they use salary as the hook.
Those are valid concerns especially if you are hearing them from other people. I am very honest and authentic in how I discuss my experience and will continue to be. Putting in extra hours during the week above what is required is common if you have extra projects or responsibilities you take on, and mandatory extra time (MET) occurs during peak and prime week, and occasionally during the year outside of this. For perspective, outside of peak I have had to come in for one mandatory extra shift for half of the shift. In regards to work-life balance I have had no issue with this since the weekends are so long. Would it be nice to not be on weekend nights? Yes, but that’s not the case right now. What you expect and are willing to work for to get to milestones in your career also comes in to play. If you are someone that is deterred by having a non-traditional M-F job then don’t pursue something that isn’t that.
Hey Grant, I've always heard of a Wednesday through Saturday or a Sunday through Wednesday (4 days) shift for AMs at Amazon. Can you explain how you got a Thursday through Saturday (3 days) shift?
Keep up the great work:)
Of course! At my facility rather than doing a both a Sunday through Wednesday, and Wednesday through Saturday night shift (in this case Wednesday managers would overlap that night) we do Thursday through Saturday with an extended shift length of 12 hours rather than 10. Other facilities do the night shift I explained above (4 nights for both front and back half). As for why certain facilities do my shift rather than an overlap with night shift like they do with days, I am not sure!
@@Grant0669 I gotcha. Thanks for the explanation :)
@@angryyogurt373 You are very welcome!
Today was supposed to be my AD1 but I got exposed to COVID so my start date got pushed back 2 more weeks 😢.
What a bummer! I hope that you end up being healthy and okay, and that all goes well with starting
Can you tell me how much time it would take to reach L4 from L2 (currently a VBI Associate in India)?
Two years in total prior to being able to become an L4 just like if you were an L1 eventually wanting to become an L4
I'm a new AM and I wanted to ask about some tips on stand-ups. I dont like speaking in front of people and if you went through the same, how do you cope with that?
That is a great question Julio. When it comes to public speaking anxiety in general, being prepared with what content you are going to cover and in what order really helps some people. Find a couple people in your audience that you are comfortable with, and shift your gaze between them as you present. You will find that as time goes on, you will feel very comfortable doing stand-up due to the frequency at which you have to do them
Hey grant are you stationed at DAL1?
I am at DAL3
I heard area managers usually work 4 days, you only work three?
Correct - I work three nights however my shift is 2 hours longer than the regular shifts
@@Grant0669 I heard from people around my location they have to work 4 12 hours which is very long
So clutch
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