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Posted on 07/18/2017 5:19:30 PM PDT by fulltlt

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1 posted on 07/18/2017 5:19:30 PM PDT by fulltlt
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Are you in Texas?


2 posted on 07/18/2017 5:22:29 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: fulltlt

What’s the pay and bennies?
I’ve heard it’s psychologically quite difficult and intense.


3 posted on 07/18/2017 5:26:58 PM PDT by GnuThere
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I no like a work at Amazon.

It’s got all those man eating fishes.

Those, what you call them, piñatas?

Nope. I no work at Amazon.


4 posted on 07/18/2017 5:27:06 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: fulltlt

Why not?

Huge organization which means great advancement opportunities for people with a good work ethic.


5 posted on 07/18/2017 5:29:06 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (The Civil Rights movement compared content of their character to skin color and chose the latter)
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To: Jane Long

It is in Aurora, IL.


6 posted on 07/18/2017 5:31:08 PM PDT by fulltlt
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They treat people poorly.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/11/amazon-accused-of-intolerable-conditions-at-scottish-warehouse

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/03/amazon-warehouse-theft

http://www.salon.com/2014/02/23/worse_than_wal_mart_amazons_sick_brutality_and_secret_history_of_ruthlessly_intimidating_workers/

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/amazon-working-conditions-inquiry_uk_584e7530e4b0b7ff851d3fff

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/technology/inside-amazon-wrestling-big-ideas-in-a-bruising-workplace.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3200220/Staff-tears-regular-sackings-button-make-sure-don-t-waste-time-loo-workers-say-s-like-work-Amazon.html


7 posted on 07/18/2017 5:32:13 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftists today are speaking as if they plan to commence to commit genocide against conservatives.)
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From what I've read, the Amazon warehouses work their people like dogs in a high stress environment. It's not the same Amazon like you see in Silicon Valley where workers skateboard around the campus, have gourmet chefs in the cafeteria and get to bring their dogs to work while sitting in beanbag chairs.

It's like what I told my son when he applied for a job at the Apple Store down at the mall. This isn't the same Apple of Cupertino. No!

8 posted on 07/18/2017 5:32:46 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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health and other benefits start day 1. pay is $14/hr starting for a warehouse job.


9 posted on 07/18/2017 5:33:37 PM PDT by fulltlt
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I think the heat makes people go crazy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPKODzv1PD4


10 posted on 07/18/2017 5:34:37 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Bill Clinton and Al Gore took illegal campaign contributions from the Chi-Coms and 'nobody' cared...)
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It’s in ILLINOIS??? Oh, HAYLE NO!!!


11 posted on 07/18/2017 5:34:47 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Get used to it - President Donald J. Trump)
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To: blueunicorn6
Oh, I just love your Italian - I could listen to it all night

(apologies to Margaret Dumont and Chico)
12 posted on 07/18/2017 5:35:40 PM PDT by jobim
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Amazon is also opening a YUGE distribution near Houston, TX, as well.


13 posted on 07/18/2017 5:37:15 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: a fool in paradise

.....I think the heat makes people go crazy....

I understand that they burn out people like sparkplugs in a classic car. Burn them out, get rid of them, replace them with new ones.


14 posted on 07/18/2017 5:37:52 PM PDT by Sasparilla ( I'm Not Tired of Winning.)
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To: fulltlt

Why not? If you don’t like it find another just job. If there’s an opportunity cost involved with your time, it looks like someone compiled some resources on their environment for you here. Good luck, not a bad decision here, it’s a job!


15 posted on 07/18/2017 5:38:03 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: fulltlt

Are you looking for a job? If it sucks just quit.


16 posted on 07/18/2017 5:38:17 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (I'm tired of the Cult of Clinton. Wish she would just pass out the Koolaide)
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A friend worked there. He had no life.


17 posted on 07/18/2017 5:39:39 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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I heard they were building a big one in Jacksonville FL. They are springing up all over.


18 posted on 07/18/2017 5:40:26 PM PDT by PAR35
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Seriuosly, do you need a job? If yes, go for it. If you are quitting a job you have handled for 5 or more years, think about it. Otherwise consider yourself a millenial and sit in Mom’s basement.


19 posted on 07/18/2017 5:40:45 PM PDT by Safetgiver (Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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If you’re in good shape, it might be worth a try.
From what I’ve read about their warehouses/fulfillment centers, no snowflakes need apply.


20 posted on 07/18/2017 5:41:07 PM PDT by GnuThere
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