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After 2022 second half, many colleagues felt the culture changed significantly. Re-orgs seemed to happen every five or six months, and workstreams could be moved to another team after months of effort, with recognition sometimes following the new ownership rather than the original contributors. There was a broader perception that internal positioning and visibility became more rewarded than execution, and that the environment became more political and siloed. Many strong, hardworking people left, which further changed the team culture.

The hardest part was navigating unclear ownership and shifting expectations. The most enjoyable part was solving complex analytical problems and working with thoughtful individual contributors.

Audible, as an Amazon company, is very hectic sometimes but yet it was an awesome place to work. 
They wanted you to see you grow from day one, made you feel important and the coachings you received were well-balanced with what you did wrong and what you could improve upon.
They also were flexible with your schedule, although limited in what they could offer you.
The work environment was nice, people around you was always helpful from peers to managers.
I never felt so well working in such a high paced place like this one, because it is true sometimes it was very stressful, but regularly I was always working feeling free to make choices that could help me grow within the company.

Audible has a well thought-out interview process with high standards. The good news is you'll be working with extraordinarily bright people who also a lot of fun to be around on a daily basis.

The Cambridge office is special- it's an intimate group, somewhat shielded from the more corporate environment at the Newark, NJ headquarters. So while gaining the benefits of working for a massive corporation like Amazon, you can develop strong relationships with everybody who works there.

There are good things that I can say about Audible.  Fun place to work.  The company offered a lot of perks.  Paid parking or public transportation; catered lunch and breakfast, tickets for events at major arena's in the Newark area just to name a few.  Very fast pace environment, nice be people, very large staff.  Unfortunately management in my team was not at their best to mentor and fully support you in growth and moving up within the department.  Very isolating in their approach in things that mattered in fully being a team player.  A person/teams actions will always speak louder than words and in appearance.  Loyalty goes a long way, unfortunately they have work to do in this area

Re: the product. You sell enlightenment, entertainment, and information—none of it goes in a landfill. What could be better? It's everything you love about podcasts and books, combined! And it's great to tell people where you work and see them light up and say they love it. 
There's a genuine push to attract and retain talent, although the culture (trust, happiness, security) varies from team to team. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to pursue transfers to different teams by participating in cross-functional team projects. They seem to have doubled down on a culture of diversity, inclusion, and kindness. Advancement is notoriously difficult, given Amazon's structuring around promotions/raises.

Audible definitely wants to make its employees feel taken care of and appreciated. The various perks such as their benefits package, free lunches, discounts, and various amenities (travel compensation, happy hours, etc) make it one of the most enticing places to work.

However, when it comes down to business management, training, and communication, Audible lacks a great deal. There is a consistent "hand-off" attitude when it comes to taking responsibility for the problems in their operational processes. Inconsistencies in leadership and information make for a very stressful work environment under the happy surface Audible tries to convey.

Really enjoyed my internship here. As a part of the Audible Scholars program, after the conclusion of my high school career, I get a monthly stipend (for doing nothing) and guaranteed future employment. While working there, I got to work within a team and actually learned multiple fundamentals in the business world, particularly in program management, customer care, and recruitment. Whenever needed, I could go get a snack. There are also events (Happy Hours) every Friday, where there is plenty of food, and paid time off! Every other day there was catered food. Overall, great benefits and people!

It's best to schedule your recording time. It must be when it is absolutely quiet in your home and in your neighborhood. It's frustrating to do a great read and then suddenly have your neighbor start mowing their lawn! The hardest part is getting the volume of the recordings consistent and at the right level. You must adhere to strict technical requirements.

What is the best part of working at the company?
At the beginning, it was the culture and flexibility of the company but it has since changed from the startup vibe to a strict Amazon Policy over wellness 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Leadership makes policy based on what’s comfortable for them ( high paying roles) no consideration for the people who work beneath them. Sort of arrogant.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Corporate culture. Kiss your way to the top.

As a satellite office to the Audible Headquarters in New Jersey, which is itself an Amazon acquisition, the Cambridge office struggles to find its own identity. Projects come and go, and the head count after being stagnant is on the rise, but real growth and new projects are hard to find, and the path to advancement is unclear and elusive.

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