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Fast-paced business with lots of resources, driving for integrity and market share

Technical Lead
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
August 5, 2013
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Pros

The company puts a lot of effort into making sure the employee is trained in all the necessary training that drives positive company image, integrity, and business success.

The environment is positive, and they offer free drinks and great lunch options.

Cons

It is very easy to get sucked into "Microsoft is the best and only solution," while there are many solutions that other companies have that are really, really good.

Microsoft is a very big organization, and the entire org does not turn on a dime anymore. However, things do change quickly when leadership pushes the company in one direction or another. In 4 years, I had 8 different offices in 5 different buildings.

The review system pits you against your peers in a way that creates unhealthy competition at times.

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