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Software engineer meets Amazon warehouse: Philip Su (above), a software engineering leader turned non-profit founder, decided to shake up his life last fall — seeking an antidote to his seasonal depression in a job with more structure and less pay than he had experienced in many years. Su, a Microsoft and Facebook veteran, worked the peak season at Amazon's flagship warehouse south of Seattle, in Kent, Wash. It was life-changing and eye-opening, giving him a glimpse into what it will take for Amazon to improve its employee experience. Read more and listen to Su on this week’s GeekWire Podcast

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