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Good perks and work/life balance, but many drawbacks

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
July 31, 2026
Tallinn
4.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Good perks
  • Health insurance
  • Stocks
  • Work/life balance
Cons
  • The cash salary is not competitive for a big tech company, at least in EMEA.
  • The bureaucracy is wild, and it is a very bulky organization.
  • Management can just shuffle projects between employees without considering their skill set and specialization.
  • There are cut-off budgets on the office, morale events, annual rewards, and other things.
  • There were layoffs.
Advice to Management

If you make poor management decisions, don't push on employees and ruin their career opportunities. Take responsibility and damage if necessary.

Additional Ratings

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

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