Comments on: Relocating to Seattle for Amazon

By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 02:22:07 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hi Lisa, it’s been 6 years since I relocated so I’m guessing some things have changed. This Quora answer might be more accurate, although to be honest I don’t know what the package looks like anymore: https://www.quora.com/What-kind-of-relocation-assistance-does-Amazon-offer-new-employees

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:25:02 +0000

I have an in person interview scheduled for next week at Amazon in Seattle. I would like the additional information on relocation packages offered. This will give me a better idea of what is reasonable and appropriate as a starting point in negotiations, if offered the position.

By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:49:29 +0000

In reply to Kristina Zygmond. Hi Kristina, I'm sending you an email to help answer your questions!

By: Kristina Zygmond

Kristina Zygmond — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:05:57 +0000

Hello! This is a good read and great information about the Amazon move. My husband just got his offer yesterday after interviewing Tuesday. We are so conflicted w this decision. Mainly the move to Seattle. On top of that we just moved over a year ago to Raleigh from Texas. It was an internal move w the company we have worked for for over 10years (Telecom). We love Raleigh but his job here , not so much. We have two kids (7y and 3y). They’re still pretty young but this could be tough on my 7 year old. I’m mostly concerned w how family friendly Seattle is it ISN’T? I loved there in the military over 10 years ago. So I did not have a family than.
So here are my questions:
What is the most family friendly area of Seattle? Or surrounding suburbs if Seattle?
Was it difficult financially? I the pay enough to live comfortably?

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:27:35 +0000

Hi Bobby,

I’ve been looking some ideas about relocation package to Seattle for Amazon, can you share more information about it? I’m not sure if it actually depends the job. I didn’t applied but I always received a call from different team within Amazon on mostly AWS. I’ve been a Software Engr for more than a decade so most job that fits me at Amazon is on Senior Engineer level for a new team.

Thanks

By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 02:13:02 +0000

In reply to Bryan. Hi Bryan, I just sent you an email.

By: Rosalinda

Rosalinda — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:57:49 +0000

Hi Bob,

Everyone, here are asking about the relocation issue with Amazone. My question to you is how to land a position in Amazone. I used to live in Seattle for around one year but wasn’t able to get a position in Amazon. I applied for hundreds of positions, but no luck till now.

Can you give me more advice on how to get a job with them, plus I removed to my home country?

Thanks

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:15:00 +0000

Hi Bob

Thanks for posting this adventure. I am in the same boat as Wendy and if you have any additional details to share as well that would be great.

Regards,

Bryan

By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:37:15 +0000

In reply to Wendy Kruger. Hi Wendy, I'm going to send you an email. Talk soon!

By: Wendy Kruger

Wendy Kruger — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:16:11 +0000

I was just called by Amazon recruiting to be told I’m “top of the list” for a position. I know this is putting the cart before the horse, but I’ve had to turn down positions because I’m in Colorado and the company DIDN’T pay relocation. (I won’t name the company, but it rhymes with Tree Ray.) Anyway, I would be moving alone–no family–do you think it’s still covered in this case? And, like Jessica, I wondered about relocation details. I don’t want to move furniture–it’s all staying with my daughter and her new place–so wasn’t sure if that would be a huge issue starting out? (I plan to do all that furnishing stuff gradually, and only interested in renting.) Lots of things touched on there, but all stuff I’m curious about. 🙂