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Good work-life balance, but RSU compensation lags

Cloud Solution Architect
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 2 years
May 18, 2026
Reston, VA
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

There was good WLB, and CSU was more chill.

Cons

RSUs are pretty bad compared to engineering stocks.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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