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7 years of good, 4 years of awful

Lead Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 20 years
August 8, 2013
Redmond, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Challenging work, plenty of resources, lots of intelligent, articulate people, and support to take on as much responsibility as you want. Tons of great training.

Cons

The review process has become worse than dehumanizing.

Excessive workload. Mid- to upper-level managers who really don't have an understanding of how to manage. Senior management arrogance.

Advice to Management

Throw away the review system entirely.

Learn that employee and customer satisfaction are what will drive your future success.

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