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In reply to the discussion: Confession: I love Amazon. It is so easy for me to order something and have it at my door in one [View all]Ms. Toad
(38,765 posts)And starts on the first day, unlike other places which impose a 3-6 month delay. They have a decent 401K match. They pay for approximately 2 courses a semester at many local colleges - they pay up front and you don't have to repay if you can't finish the semester. The courses don't have to be related to the work you are doing for them.
On the down side, they have no sick leave. If you are sick (aside from a short period during COVID) you have to take time without pay - AND - you have to have enough built up or you lose your job (at least until you've been there long enough to qualify for FMLA). They do have disability pay (60% of pre-tax pay) which kicks in at 1 week out.
It's work that is physically hard on your body (whether you are just on your feet for most of the shift - or tossing boxes around).
(My daughter has worked there for about 2 years now.)