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Good Balance, Outdated Office

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
August 18, 2014
Redmond, Washington
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Great benefits.

Smart people (if you happen to work in a good team).

Great work-life balance.

Decent salary and performance bonus.

Cons

Benefits are not on par with Silicon Valley standards (no free food).

Office interiors look drab and outdated.

Projects still take a long time to release, though this is getting better recently.

Advice to Management

Shake up the work culture. Award star performers more and manage out low performers.

Open up the offices and create a more collaborative work environment.

Ship fast and fail fast.

Improve the benefits, like free food and great parties on Fridays.

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