Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Amazon Employee Warns Against Working on Thanksgiving
An Amazon employee shared his frustration on social media about having to work on Thanksgiving.
He received a message from his manager thanking him for his hard work but also mentioning that many would be working through the weekend, including Thanksgiving.
This meant he couldn't spend time with his elderly grandmother, who raised him.
He warned others not to join Amazon if they value their health and time with loved ones.
Many people online agreed and advised him to spend time with his grandmother while he still can.
They shared their own experiences and regrets about not being able to visit their family members.
An Amazon employee had to work on Thanksgiving due to a last-minute project.
The employee expressed his frustration on social media, warning others not to join Amazon.
He was upset about missing time with his elderly grandmother, whom he might not see again.
Netizens on Team Blind supported the employee and advised him to prioritize family time.
Many shared their own experiences and regrets about not being able to visit their family members.
- Who
- An Amazon employee and netizens on Team Blind
- What
- An employee's warning about Amazon's work culture and the public's response
- When
- Thanksgiving weekend
- Where
- United States
- Why
- The employee had to work on Thanksgiving due to a last-minute project, causing him to miss time with his elderly grandmother
- Company
- Amazon
- Holiday
- Thanksgiving
- Employee's Concern
- Missing time with family, especially elderly grandmother
- Public Reaction
- Overwhelming support for employee to prioritize family time
- Employee's Advice
- Do not join Amazon if work-life balance is important