Pros: Big variety of projects and teams to work on, lots of opportunities for advancement, and for the most part the company is run as a meritocracy. With 20 billion in the bank, as employers go, this one is quite stable -- it's unlikely you'll be laid off any time soon. There are tons of opportunities for personal growth and development, and most managers will work hard to grow you and bring out your potential. The company wants you to do well, and it really shows. Of course, with any company of this size, there are bound to be a few bad apples, but for the most part, co-workers are quite bright.

Cons: Sometimes it's easy to get lost in a company of this size. Microsoft's internet strategy feels fractured and inchoate at times. This is a company of over-achievers, and if that's not your mindset, you may get left in the dust.

Pros: A lot of growth opportunity, great benefits, and a great reputation to put on your resume.

Cons: It was a little too large for me.

Pros: well-funded and mostly stable industry leader and maker intelligent, good people to work with very good health care free drinks

Cons: * No longer or not industry-leading in most categories. * Projects not always tied to customer results (solutions without problems). * Playing catch-up in cloud computing. * Poor management and leadership. * Company plays on the defensive.