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Great work experience, but not for the long run because private life suffers

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 1 year
March 5, 2013
Belgrade, Central Serbia
4.0
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Pros

You learn a lot. The learning curve is very steep. There are a lot of opportunities to do what you like. You are on the cutting edge of the industry.

Cons

Very bad work-life balance.

Very aggressive culture.

Lack of learning from colleagues due to rival relationships between employees and chronic lack of time.

Advice to Management

Enable a better quality of life for your employees. Improve interpersonal relations in the office.

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