Mechanical Engineer, Product Development
Mechanical Engineer, Product Development
I'm sure opinions vary with roles, but working as an engineer designing parts is fun anywhere.
At Microsoft, the resources available to creative types are terrific in both the virtual and physical design realms.
It's a huge organization, and though the budget is infinite, sometimes so is the red tape. Usual office politics also exist.
Stay home.
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