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Great company with good work-life balance, but biased career paths

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
April 14, 2026
Atlanta, GA
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

It is a great company with a good work-life balance.

Cons

Careers can be biased; you need to make yourself noticed.

Advice to Management

Don't think people will wait for promo next year; just promo the ones who really deserve it.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
5.0

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