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Toxic environment and favoritism at Suzhou site

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 6 years
July 16, 2026
Suzhou, Jiangsu
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Not anymore in the Suzhou site.

Cons

There was a toxic working environment due to budget cuts and bar-raising, tons of re-organizations, layoffs, and office politics. My manager played strong favorites, and bias played a role in the team, which is why I am a former employee. If you believe you are good at thriving in chaos, take your chance; otherwise, avoid at least the Suzhou site at this stage in time.

Advice to Management

Don't go.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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