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Great Benefits, Horrid Work-life

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 1 year
February 10, 2023
Redmond, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Benefits are top-notch. Hackathons are very fun.

Cons

Work-life balance is horrid if you are on DRI. I have never seen in 12 years of programming a manager treat an employee so badly that they went on FMLA for depression. Don't get on the bad side of your manager. Every manager seems to be fake nice. They will stick you in an open office environment with a bunch of PMs.

Advice to Management

90% of the offices are empty, and you still force people to be in an open office.

Additional Ratings

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

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