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Great place to work, but too many poor middle managers without focus

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
September 4, 2008
Hyderābād, Telangana
4.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Great, challenging work and high-calibre, smart co-workers. The work is great, but often directionless. Big bets are often off, and realignments in the organization cause frustration among employees who, having worked on things for some time, are not happy to see their work scrapped. This is all because of poor communication from middle managers to the ICs. As an organization, there is an excellent opportunity to learn tons of things, and I would recommend it to every engineer/programmer as a very good place to work. Also, benefits are good: Medical, Flex Time, etc., are great if you have a family.

Cons

Old boys network, bureaucratic when changes are concerned.

Advice to Management

The development of talent among the people should take precedence over the jargon and credit-snatching you guys do amongst yourselves.

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