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Work sucks, but the workplace is amazing

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
September 10, 2021
Copenhagen, Capital Region
2.0
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Pros
  • Great workplace.
  • Best in the market co-workers.
  • Super friendly work environment.
  • Good salary.
  • Good bonus.
  • Good stock awards.
  • Moderate work-life balance.
  • Job security is great.
Cons
  • Work is based on enterprise applications, which can tend to be really boring.
  • Legacy code to support.
  • A lot of internal politics (it's getting better though).
  • Promotions depend not on your performance but on your team's quota.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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