Low performers == people acting with empathy? I thought the Earth's best employer would "lead with empathy" [1]?

I'm (voluntarily) leaving today after 5 years, I guess my performance was good enough to let me stay for that long.

[1]: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/two-new-leader...

Absolutely! The performance rubric looks at your value to them, not any of the other wishy-washy axes, comrade.