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Amazon recently told employees they'll need to relocate to one of the company's "hub" offices, switch to a team that will let them continue working where they are, or risk being "voluntarily resigned" from their jobs.
  • Amazon recently said staff would have to relocate to a hub office, switch teams, or risk being "voluntarily resigned."
  • One software development engineer who doesn't want to move is now interviewing for other jobs.
  • This person took their current job specifically to work remotely and says losing that is "a huge breach of trust."

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with an Amazon software development engineer. Insider has verified their employment, but isn't naming them in order to protect their career. It has been edited for length and clarity.