Microsoft

Nice benefits package. You can expect average payment if you perform average work. If you can find the "right group", if such exists, you can grow in the company.

Too political a place. Everything has to make everybody happy, which makes things not work after all. Usually, you get stuck with lousy explanations on why you can't get a raise, a promotion, or a bonus. Most of the time, the managers are "with their hands tied" to get you the rewards.

Reward the people that actually think about the solutions and try to make things right. Do not praise the person with the best fluffy speech only. Spread the money a little bit more. Getting 500K+ to partners and drying up the "ants" will make the anthill die in the long run.