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Work-life balance, but your pay suffers

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 6 years
August 14, 2025
Redmond, Washington
4.0
Recommends
Pros

Amazing work-life balance - work less, get paid hourly, proportional to your salary.

Cons

Slow career advancement, low pay relative to similar roles at other big companies.

Additional Ratings

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

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