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Good for the resume and experience, but it wasn't very enjoyable

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 1 year
January 15, 2025
3.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

I got to meet and work with some really smart people. I got Microsoft on my resume. I learned a lot.

Cons

Being a contract worker is hard. Layoffs and cost-cutting measures seemed to hit someone on the team monthly, if not weekly.

There is still an FTE vs. Contractor mentality, even though people say it's gone. A lot of browbeating for "stupid" questions.

You will probably get thrown under the bus, but it's overall probably worth enduring for the exit opportunities.

Advice to Management

NA

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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