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High impact, low pay

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
May 17, 2022
Redmond, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive Outlook
Pros

The food is nice, and you can play soccer.

The company has a huge portfolio of products and is well diversified with many different areas to work on.

I'd say it's a great resume builder.

Cons

Woke culture is awful. Managers have a lot of power, and politics rule over your advancement. They also don't let you reach a leadership position if you are not a minority without a ton of paperwork and them finding and interviewing a minority. Pay is lower than other tech companies, and work-life balance is not there; I consistently work overtime.

Advice to Management

Increase compensation by meaningful levels.

Additional Ratings

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

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