According to the New York Post, Amazon completely forgot that having all those staff in the office was a huge cost. Staff are complaining that there are not enough desks for everyone, and the parking lots are packed.

The New York Post cites interviews with seven Amazon employees conducted by Business Insider. In mid-December, Amazon delayed the complete return to office at dozens of locations, sometimes until May, due to office capacity issues.

Fast forward to mid-January, and many Amazon workers are still far from satisfied with the situation. Desks and meeting rooms are in short supply, and even getting to the office is a nightmare. Some unlucky staff were turned away from packed parking lots, while others had to join meetings from their cars due to the excruciating traffic.

Once they finally reach the office, employees face a lack of in-person communication since many meetings remain virtual. Amazon admitted that some offices were "not quite ready" to "welcome everyone back a full five days a week." However, they insisted that the number of not-ready offices was "relatively small."

But the parking lot chaos may be here to stay. Business Insider reports that at Amazon's Nashville office, the wait time for a parking pass has been backed up for months. However, some staff have praised Amazon for providing free mass-transit passes, calling the gesture "incredibly generous."

Amazon shuttle buses are also in the mix, but some staffers have been denied spots because the buses are full. With parking and shuttle issues aplenty, some employees drive back home or find street parking.

Employees say the mess has little impact on their work routine or productivity, as a significant portion of their work still happens over video calls. With many colleagues at different locations, in-person meetings are a rare occurrence.

To add insult to injury, Amazon's Toronto office employees have reported thefts of personal belongings from their desks.