I told him I worked at Amazon.

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Why it worked

The post uses a relatable and humorous anecdote about workplace assumptions, combined with aspirational imagery of a tech giant's campus and office, to create engagement and curiosity.

Summary

The creator shares a humorous anecdote about telling someone they work at Amazon, only to be met with a question about whether they work in a warehouse or security. The subsequent slides showcase the Amazon Spheres and an AWS office, hinting at a more sophisticated role.

Structure

1Stating they work at Amazon
2Being asked if they work in a warehouse or security
3Showing the Amazon Spheres
4Showing an AWS office with hashtags related to software engineering

Product placement

Amazon is mentioned as the employer, and visuals of Amazon's Spheres and an AWS office are shown.

On-screen text

I told him I worked at Amazon. He said, “Warehouse or like security?” aws #holyfknairball #swe

Original caption

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