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I'm a 64-year-old Amazon employee. Retirement wasn't even on my radar, but I'm being forced to leave due to RTO mandates.
- Lee Ann Million, a 64-year-old executive assistant at Amazon, is being forced to leave the company due to the return-to-office policy, despite her excellent performance.
- Working remotely for nine years, Million feels like she is being fired instead of leaving voluntarily.
- Having been with Amazon since 2011, Million's responsibilities include managing calendars, projects, goals, and teams for the leaders she supports.
- Despite exceeding expectations in her performance reviews, she is being let go as a result of the return-to-office mandate.
- Million's request to work remotely was denied, and she was told to retire in August 2024, which came as a surprise to her.
- Seeking alternatives within Amazon and proposing a bridging solution until she turns 65, Million faced challenges and lack of response from HR executives.
- Concerned about losing insurance coverage for her disabled daughter and facing a reduced Social Security payment, Million feels disappointed by Amazon's decision.
- Despite feeling grateful for her time at Amazon, Million finds the situation cold-hearted and believes that something has changed at the company.
- Not having retirement plans initially, her sudden departure has now led her to consider alternative work options to support her family.
- Amazon, in response, states that Million's situation is not representative of the majority of employees' experiences and highlights their efforts to accommodate her requests.
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