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How I Unraveled Huge Compensation Disparities During my Time at AWS
Navigating the intricate web of compensation intricacies at AWS: Insights and revelations
With over 15 years immersed in the dynamic tech industry, my journey reached a critical juncture during my tenure as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This narrative peels back the layers of Amazon’s compensation intricacies, offering invaluable insights for tech enthusiasts seeking to understand the nuances of compensation within the tech giant.
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Unraveling Compensation Disparities
Fueled by curiosity and armed with the knowledge that my earnings at AWS exceeded my previous income by over 250%, I set out to explore the complex terrain of Amazon’s compensation structure.
The revelation came through internal Slack channels exclusive to Amazon employees, where fellow Amazonians anonymously shared roles, salaries, and a treasure trove of data.
To my astonishment, individuals in identical positions were drawing vastly different salaries, sometimes…
