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Enjoyed my experience

Quality Assurance (Software Tester)
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 1 year
January 8, 2014
Redmond, Washington
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

They treat employees really well. Employees aren't just chair-meat.

Free and varied drinks from the fridges in the break room are available any time.

Great opportunities to learn about development and technology.

No mandatory overtime, but plenty of opportunity for voluntary overtime. During this time, the pay is time-and-a-half, and you're given free lunch during weekend overtime.

Cons

Usually contract positions, so you will have to be laid off eventually. However, after the mandatory lay-off period (usually about 3 months), you can be hired back.

Not many opportunities to move up within the QA area of the company.

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