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To be more particular though, you most certainly will not like the strict hierarchy (see this comic[1]). And you will not like the non-technical managers who (see comic) have a lot of control and complete political power.

[1]

http://www.bonkersworld.net/organizational-charts/

Amazon has a lousy reputation locally. It's well-deserved.

Think about this - you will be expected to switch teams every 12-18 months. You won't love that like you love your job now.

Don't take the money. It's not much anyway, really.