The first thing that probably springs to mind when somebody says the word "Amazon" isn't the river in South America, but the planet's largest online retailer. If nothing else, that very notion speaks volumes about the company's place in the modern world. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezoz, Amazon is more than just a shopping website - for many of us, it's a way of life, an essential part of our daily routine. And given Amazon's tendency to provide customers with everything and anything under the sun for some of the most competitive prices around, it's no wonder that - generally speaking - the company has a good reputation among those who use its services. But for many of its 97,000 employees, those warm and fuzzy feelings might not resonate similarly: especially if a large portion of Amazon workers are being treated unfairly,
as many sources are now claiming. Like all large companies, of course, Amazon has been faced with all kinds of controversies, but recent claims that it might be putting its workers under mental and physical stress stands out as one of the more shocking discoveries. If you've ever considered getting a job at Amazon, then, swayed by its good reputation, you might want to hold back: Amazon's logo may incorporate a smiley face into its design, but it might not be all that reflective of its employees. Here are 7 shocking things you might not have known about working at Amazon...