Does Amazon pay people to quit?

Yes, Amazon has a program called "Pay to Quit", which is offered to certain employees in its fulfillment centers. The idea behind this program is to encourage employees who are no longer fully committed to the company to leave voluntarily. The goal is to maintain a workforce of motivated and engaged employees.

How "Pay to Quit" Works:

• Once a year, Amazon offers fulfillment center employees a chance to receive a lump sum of money in exchange for resigning.
• The offer starts at **1,000** in the first year and increases by 1,000 each year, up to a maximum of $5,000.
• The offer is framed in a letter to employees with the headline, "Please Don't Take This Offer"—indicating that Amazon wants to keep engaged employees.
• If employees accept the offer, they are not allowed to return to Amazon as a full-time employee.

Purpose of the Program:

Amazon’s goal is to encourage employees to reflect on whether they’re fully committed to their role. By paying people to quit, Amazon ensures that those who stay are genuinely motivated and engaged with their work, creating a more dedicated and focused workforce.

This program is based on the idea that employees who are unhappy or unmotivated may hinder productivity and workplace morale, so it gives them an opportunity to exit on favorable terms.