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Great PTO, but a toxic environment

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 20 years
January 15, 2014
Redmond, Washington
3.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Very smart guys. Great benefits and PTO. Stable job.

Cons

Stack ranking makes for a toxic, infighting work environment. Nobody trusts anybody. This stifles innovation and destroys nimbleness.

Advice to Management

Get rid of stack ranking. Make teamwork and innovation the priority.

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