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Microsoft - some good and some bad

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
August 31, 2010
Redmond, Washington
3.0
No CEO Opinion
Pros

The work environment is wonderful, with lots of perks like access to on-campus training, books and journals, and lectures.

The people are great, friendly, highly intelligent, skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic.

Cons

There is a great deal of pressure to conform and go along to get along. The boys' club is alive and well, and women don't seem to do well in their careers. For women engineers, promotions are slower, and raises and bonuses are smaller.

Advice to Management

Give genuine support to dissent and diversity. Encourage occasional failure because playing safe 100% of the time won't lead to much innovation.

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