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Amazon CEO reportedly told remote employees: ‘It’s probably not going to work out’ - The Verge (www.theverge.com)

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently told employees that those who do not want to return to the office at least three days a week should consider finding employment elsewhere. According to a recording obtained by Insider, Jassy stated "It's past the time to disagree and commit," adding that if employees cannot commit to the new hybrid work model, "it's probably not going to work out for you at Amazon." He characterized the decision to have employees return to the office part-time as a "judgment call." Notably, Jassy said employees are free to leave if they do not want to comply with the hybrid work requirement. This makes clear that Amazon has not changed its stance on returning to office work despite some employees preferring full remote arrangements.

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[–] slowbyrne@beehaw.org 28 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This is your friendly reminder to not use Amazon. Give up a small convenience so that you can vote with your wallet.

[–] acastcandream@beehaw.org 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think it's important to remember that, much like Walmart, for many it's not just a "small convenience." For many it is and if you can go without it then do so. But it's more complicated then simply logging out of amazon for many. Frankly, it's another example of privilege - one that people should exercise if they can.

[–] aeki@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Jepp, for me it is barely a convenience so I don't even have an amazon account. I'm not American; seems like it's pretty important for a lot of people over there, unfortunately.

So this applies to those like me and others, if you can, stop using it. But I also believe these kind of boycotts don't make much of a dent without some serious organization.

[–] acastcandream@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I think it’s less about boycotting Amazon and more about supporting other (hopefully better) companies. It is not realistic for us to get Amazon to shut down, but it is realistic for us to support competitors and keep them at least surviving. Better to have other companies with their own store fronts then everybody consolidated on Amazon.

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Small convenience? A lot of goods these days can only be bought online, and buying them from a no-name website is a great way to get your card number stolen. Using Amazon is basically mandatory.

[–] Sina@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

There is a lot to criticize Amazon for, but this wouldn't be anywhere near my top pick.