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Great Benefits, Harsh Reviews

Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
December 22, 2009
Redmond, Washington
3.0
Doesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Outstanding benefits.

Really, the best I've ever gotten.

Good work/life balance.

  • 3 weeks of vacation from the start.

Work is sometimes interesting.

Cons

Only negative feedback on performance, then they smash you in the review. Everything is a competition, and there are many hidden expectations. Watch every word you say, because it will come back to you.

Advice to Management

You do a great job of talking the talk, but not so much actually walking the walk. Learn how to actually train or hire competent managers. Managers who aren't supporting their people need to be trained or replaced. Employee development shouldn't be a cutthroat experience.

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