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    Amazon Gets Approval To Build Massive Helix-Shaped ‘HQ2’ Outside DC

    If things go as planned we will be selling our condo here in 4 or so years. Amazon will ensure we get a decent profit.

    Apparently the move can't come fast enough for Amazon- its Seattle HQ location is too dangerous for its workers.

    Amazon Gets Approval To Build Massive Helix-Shaped ‘HQ2’ Outside DC

    The Arlington County Board approved Amazon’s plans on Saturday to construct a massive helix-shaped tower.

    “Amazon announced the plans in February 2021 for the eye-catching, 350-foot tower to anchor the second phase of its redevelopment plans,” ABC News reported. “The new office towers will support a second headquarters for Amazon that is expected to welcome more than 25,000 workers when it’s complete.”




    The unanimous decision from the Arlington County Board will greenlight Amazon’s plans to construct their new building, which includes “a walkable ramp wrapping around the building with trees and greenery planted to resemble a mountain hike,” ABC News continued. The ramp feature will be available for public use on weekends.


    Amazon Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities John Schoettler thanked “our Arlington neighbors and the County Board” after the Arlington authorities’ decision.


    “With the County Board’s approval, we look forward to continuing our work with the community as we take the next steps on this journey to build an integrated, innovative, and sustainable second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia,” he said in a statement.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    If things go as planned we will be selling our condo here in 4 or so years. Amazon will ensure we get a decent profit.

    Apparently the move can't come fast enough for Amazon- its Seattle HQ location is too dangerous for its workers.

    Amazon Gets Approval To Build Massive Helix-Shaped ‘HQ2’ Outside DC
    That took a long time to go through. I remember they said DC was the alternative after AOC killed the NY Deal.

    Hey New Yorkers. Look what AOC lost you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carolina73 View Post
    That took a long time to go through. I remember they said DC was the alternative after AOC killed the NY Deal.

    Hey New Yorkers. Look what AOC lost you.
    “25,000 Lost NYC Jobs, $4 Billion in Lost Wages, $12 Billion in Lost Economic Activity for NY, Thanks For Nothing, AOC!” the sign said.
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    Amazon has built a couple of new facilities in the industrial park of Bremerton. I know a couple of people who started working there. They say that Amazon is not an especially good company to work for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carolina73 View Post
    That took a long time to go through. I remember they said DC was the alternative after AOC killed the NY Deal.

    Hey New Yorkers. Look what AOC lost you.




    Too bad the WOKE Crap goes where Amazon goes.............

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahuyaman View Post
    Amazon has built a couple of new facilities in the industrial park of Bremerton. I know a couple of people who started working there. They say that Amazon is not an especially good company to work for.
    Are you talking about warehouse workers or office workers? I'm curious since I never met any professional people that worked at Amazon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carolina73 View Post
    Are you talking about warehouse workers or office workers?…
    Office, warehouse and delivery drivers. The delivery guy is the most disenchanted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahuyaman View Post
    Office, warehouse and delivery drivers. The delivery guy is the most disenchanted.
    HQ 2 is going to be office workers with an average salary of $125k. Although around here, that won't go far. A lot of these people are going to have to live further out either west or south. Or spend a very large part of their income on rent or a mortgage.
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