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Not a transparent work culture

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
September 1, 2011
1.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Gain knowledge and experience. Know the dirty politics.

Cons

Career graphs screw-up long term.

Full of backstabbing.

Highly bureaucratic and full of dirty politics.

Inhibits growth and opportunities.

No transparency in the work culture.

Be ready for surprises (in bad terms).

Only chatter-boxes can grow.

Advice to Management

Change the work culture and the five-point review system to help grow Microsoft and make it more competent against its competitors. Also, have a fair review system where people who really want to grow technically can actually grow.

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