Microsoft

Work with smart people. Work on cool technology at times. The stock awards are nice. Able to work independently or as a team.

Very competitive environment, even though rewards are dubious at best.

Not a lot of innovation left at Microsoft.

There is too much bureaucracy in decision-making.

Not a clear vision for the future.

Have not pushed beyond the Windows/Office juggernaut.

Allow small team independence.

Give people time to come up with new ideas.

There has to be life beyond Windows and Office.

Stop being reactionary.

Hire some technical leadership and pay them well to come up with revolutionary ideas.