Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.Associated Press Amazon historically likes to hire "missionaries" over "mercenaries," or employees driven by pay. But employees are becoming frustrated by what they say is low compensation and slow stock vesting. It's led to contentious internal meetings and high attrition at the vice president level. Amazon employees are reaching a breaking point over the company's longtime hiring and pay strategy.Insider reported on Wednesday that the e-commerce giant is facing criticism from employees over what they see as below-market pay.