Pros: 1. People you work with 2. Senior management is very able and always ready to help. 3. Interesting projects. 4. Clear career growth trajectory. 5. Good work-life balance.

Cons: I have been at MS for less than a year, and for the period I have worked, I can't think of any cons as such.

Pros: The benefits package cannot be beat. If you are risk-averse but still talented, it's a perfect opportunity for you. If you have an iota of entrepreneurial spirit, go elsewhere.

Cons: Many, if not most people you work with and meet, have only ever worked at one company: MICROSOFT. They believe that the Microsoft way is the ONLY way. They don't care to hear alternatives. Your mileage varies depending on who you report to. If you're reporting to someone solid, you can have a great experience and be positive that Microsoft is a FANTASTIC place, be promoted every 18 months, and think anyone who speaks negatively about Microsoft is nuts. If you're working for a poor manager, you'll encounter cronyism, politics, promotions that have no correlation to merit, and difficulty figuring out where your future at the company is, if any. Be prepared to be assigned to projects that don't make a lot of sense, but are pets to high-ranking execs.

Pros: Great work-life balance. Good work culture.

Cons: Pay is less. Promotion is slow.