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Good Culture, Bad Managers

Software Engineer 2
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 9 years
July 30, 2025
Redmond, Washington
3.0
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Pros

Overall company culture is good. Team culture varies quite a bit.

Cons

Mid-level managers are generally bad at people management. A lack of leadership mindset and a focus on just managing a project, instead of the project and people, deteriorates team culture.

Advice to Management

Be leaders, not managers.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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