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Great management, but increasing pressure impacts work-life balance

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
July 14, 2026
Redmond, WA
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

There was great management, a good work-life balance, good coworkers, and interesting projects.

Cons

There is increasing pressure from top-down management to become more like Amazon or Meta. Since joining the company, I can feel the work-life balance creep as the industry gets more hectic.

Additional Ratings

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

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