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It all depends on your manager(s) and the teams

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
October 4, 2012
Redmond, Washington
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Reasonable, stable place. Nice benefits.

If you don't like the team, or simply got tired of the same old routine/technology/building, it's generally not too hard to find a different one to work for. Free drinks.

Cons

No upside for the stock.

Your growth depends on your manager(s) and the team you're on, less on yourself.

Unlike some others, no free food. Free sodas (bad for health). Cafe food quality really not that great.

Advice to Management

Don't always be a follower. Take Microsoft in a new direction where others would like to follow, instead of following (shiny) paths others are already leading and well ahead of the way.

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