Pros: There was good work-life balance and good coworkers.

Cons: Microsoft and generally long-term strategy doesn't have direction or keeps changing it often.

Pros: - AI-Driven Innovation (Copilot Focus) GitHub has become a flagship for Microsoft’s AI productivity push. Copilot is a clear win—widely adopted, developer-loved, and a showcase of practical AI integration. - Implicit Transition = Cultural Continuity The shift toward Microsoft priorities has been subtle, preserving GitHub’s developer-first brand. - Strong Engineering Talent Despite strategic ambiguity, GitHub continues to attract and retain high-caliber engineers, especially those drawn to open source and developer tooling. - Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem GitHub’s alignment with Azure, VS Code, opens doors for deeper enterprise integrations—*if prioritized*.

Cons: - Strategic Whiplash & Leadership Ambiguity Leadership appears to second-guess priorities, leading to frequent roadmap pivots. This erodes trust and makes long-term planning nearly impossible. - Enterprise Neglect Fewer than three enterprise projects lasting over six months signals a lack of conviction in that space. Enterprise customers need stability, not shifting sands. - Lack of Focus on Company-Wide Wins Projects are often reshuffled before they mature, suggesting that GitHub is optimizing for internal alignment or executive visibility rather than durable impact. - Cultural Drift Without a clear narrative, teams may feel disconnected from GitHub’s original mission. The tension between open-source ethos and AI productivity goals creates identity confusion.

Pros: Great company. Best people I've ever worked with. Less bro culture than usual.

Cons: The C-suite is a bit tone-deaf to the point where I just stopped attending all-hands. I love my department and I try to tune out the noise.