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Microsoft is getting old

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
September 3, 2009
Redmond, Washington
2.0
Approves of CEO
Pros

Decent benefits. Potential to grow. The higher the position, the easier your life. Enjoy life.

Cons

Too much politics and bureaucracy.

Your ability is evaluated more based on how you speak, instead of how you speak and deliver.

Some PMs do not know what a PM should do.

Advice to Management

Send our PMs to the field to understand customer needs.

Trim useless features. Many got into products because of politics.

Be more efficient.

Reward capable people and hire smarter people.

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