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Bad work culture, Ancient technology, high bureaucracy, virtual signaling managers

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
January 5, 2024
Redmond, Washington
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Decent pay, well-known name.

Cons
  1. Developers are forced to use ancient, proprietary tech and tools.
  2. Too much bureaucracy.
  3. Calls are too frequent and lead to sleepless nights.
  4. No focus on employee growth.
  5. Managers behave like cult members. They appear very cooperative and employee-focused and try to hide the real frustration in the team from senior management.
  6. Very bad work culture.
Advice to Management

Act honest. Accept the pathetic work culture and try to genuinely improve it (not just virtue signaling).

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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