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Resume Builder, Poor Balance

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 2 years
June 12, 2025
Portland, Oregon
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Pay is decent.

Benefits are good.

It's Microsoft, so it looks good on the resume, I think.

Cons

I feel like a contractor.

Work-life balance isn't good.

A top-down approach to product development.

Unrealistic deadlines.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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