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Good company, bad management

Software Development Engineer In Test
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
June 16, 2012
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Very bright people and a lot of avenues for learning. Good benefits.

Cons

Most of the managers are in management just for growth's sake and are not technically competent. Managers encouraged reports to step on each other's toes. Employees in the team felt like it is a running race where you constantly check how your peers are doing and try to stay one step ahead rather than working on innovation.

Advice to Management

Focus on innovation and growing people's careers. Don't be a manager unless you feel you can help people's careers.

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