Earlier this year, Amazon requested its employees to return to the office to bolster business, prompting dissatisfaction among the workforce. Nearly 2,000 employees protested against the sudden shift. Amazon reportedly urged some employees, initially hired as remote workers, to relocate to specific “central hubs” for closer team proximity.One such employee, initially hired to work remotely, faced the choice to relocate or resign. Opting to leave, they forfeited invested stocks totaling $203,000 (approximately Rs 1.6 crore). In a Business Insider article, the former Amazon employee detailed their experience, emphasizing how, despite a significant pay cut, they found greater happiness after leaving the company.The former Amazon employee, based in New York, shared that he was instructed to work from Seattle starting June 1. However, he and his wife had recently purchased their “dream property,” making the prospect of relocating across the country for a job unappealing. He highlighted how his position was initially intended to be remote.
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