Pros: - Amazing compensation - Flexible working hours - Amazing medical benefits - Work with few of the best minds - People are willing to help. - Constructive feedback is welcomed and encouraged.

Cons: - Stability is a concern. - Every new CEO brings in loads of changes, and at times, you get caught in the changes. - It will be difficult to work anywhere else after working there. - Having enough technical knowledge is not enough; you need to play your cards right.

Pros: Microsoft is a great place to work because it gives you not only the opportunity to influence the team you're working in, no matter the position, but also gives you the ability to get as involved as you want to be with other areas of the company. This allows you to influence the development and direction of products which you, your family, and friends may use, unrelated to your actual day-to-day job. You also get to play with lots of cool new apps and devices through internal beta programs. The best part, though, is you're surrounded by geniuses.

Cons: Microsoft attracts a large amount of very, very driven and focused people who work very hard. You will have to work very hard to meet the curve that is needed to see good bonuses and fast promotion. Working in a remote office for Microsoft can also be a downside. Redmond is the beating heart of Microsoft, and this can sometimes show through lesser facilities at remote offices. Politics, as with any large company, can slow progress on projects, which can be frustrating at times. Your ability to speak freely without bias around Microsoft products and services can also be a downside.

Pros: Work with talent people, and lots of resources can be accessed.

Cons: Heavy structure, heavy process, and somewhat bad management.