Why the New York Times’s Amazon story is so controversial

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Amazon guy says: "The hardest problems in technology, bar none, are solved at Amazon."

That's a pretty arrogant statement. I think just about any technological problem that Amazon solves is pretty simple when compared to building a rover and sending it to Mars.

Yeah, but they do solve hard problems, very hard. I'll give him a pass for saying that. A bit of hyperbole doesn't discredit his claim.

I have a hard time feeling sorry for the white-collar workforce at Amazon. They have choices, are well-paid, do interesting stuff and can leave if and when they want. The story is very different for the warehouse workers.

Because its true in so many of the larger Tech companies. Corporate nepotism, intense co-worker competitiveness, and inept middle management. I'm surprised everyone is so surprised.

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