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Work, work, work

Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
March 8, 2013
Redmond, Washington
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Pros

Good salary. Most software is made here, so it's a playground.

Cons

Have fun competing against others that have no life and work 80+ hours a week. I never saw anyone outside of work; most developers worked like dogs and had few interests outside of work (in my opinion) besides mundane things like cooking and photography.

Basically, you move here, buy your base Toyota Corolla, rent an apartment, and work, work, work. Buy your house, work, work, work.

Also, be prepared to play "Survivor Redmond," build your alliances, etc.

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