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Great work-life balance, but pay and retention issues

Silicon Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
September 21, 2026
Austin, TX
4.0
Pros

The work-life balance is great.

Cons

Compensation is low post initial stock grant (cliff), and retention is poor.

Additional Ratings

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

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