A former Amazon employee’s candid Reddit post has sparked debate online, offering a rare insider view into the company’s increasingly high-pressure culture amid ongoing layoffs. The ex-employee, who spent over eight years at the company, described being let go in the previous layoff cycle despite strong performance and deep commitment to the organisation. Advertisement

The user said they joined Amazon in a stable role with steady growth, consistently earning top ratings and even supporting other teams and internal innovation projects. But things changed when they were offered what seemed like a breakthrough opportunity — leading a new, high-stakes internal business initiative backed by significant investment.

Accepting the challenge meant shifting from 8–10 hour workdays to 12–15 hour s

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