Microsoft

Rewarding and challenging work with emerging technology, a good culture in general, meritocracy, flexibility, good pay, great benefits, and lots of opportunities to branch out, change track, or move up.

Some corporate ossification is inevitable in any large company, Microsoft not excepting. They do a pretty good job of keeping the culture fresh but sometimes fail to meet challenges. Some degree of blind faith in decisions of the brass, and some degree of stupidity by the brass, but less than is typical for a company of this size, so a very light criticism.

Be a little more ruthless both internally and externally, a little less afraid of regulation and political correctness, and a little less concerned with topics that do not improve the bottom line. This includes green initiatives and corporate philanthropy that doesn't increase our profits. These are great to do on your own time, but not the company's or shareholder's.