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      4.0

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (53,846 total reviews)
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      Satya Nadella

      77% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

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      Microsoft has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 53,846 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Microsoft employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      5.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      First impression of a newbie at MSFT.

      Software development engineer
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      Pros

      As Bill Gates says: "This is the place where you can change the world". It is quite true. That is probably the single most reason for me to work. Compensation package is at par with industry. Tremendos opportunities for professional and career growth. Clear cut defined roles and expectations. Best in the nation medical coverage.

      Cons

      Reviews can be bureacratic. Very hierarchical levels. There is some lack of direction in terms of technical strategy. Groups are pretty independent and hence, at times, often compete with each other. Some people can loose track with too much job security.

      5.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      I LOVE Microsoft

      Lead product manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Microsoft is the best company I have worked for. It has the best of the best people, a great culture that appeals to a higher purpose and beyond just a job or even a career. The leaders are the best of the breed in that they truly care about the business and drive hard for results and innovation and always raise the bar. The opportunity to learn from each other and to grow is tremendous. Microsoft made me see and realize what is possible and it had a huge impact on my outlook on life and on me as an individual. I love it, not inspite of but because of all the challenges and growth I went through.

      Cons

      24*7 was my work schedule. While I enjoyed it, it did take a toll on my health and personal situation. So work life balance can be a tall order at Microsoft. Cut-throat culture in some groups makes collaboration hard. In some groups, there is subtle discrimination against women. Overall, the company does an average job in promoting and nurturing women leaders.

      5.0
      Jun 13, 2008

      One happy Softie here...

      Technical program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Microsoft offers a transparent workplace that values and rewards fact based decision making. The team that I work on is fantastic, and this sentiment is shared broadly across my extended group. Expectations are high at Microsoft, personal accountability is expected, contributions are recognized and efforts are rewarded. I particularly value the self-awareness that is so central to the culture at Microsoft. Product/service limitations are openly acknowledged, and they drive people to work hard at improving what we produce. Finally, living and working in the Pacific Northwest is a privilege that makes the damper months more than worth it. The natural surroundings are nothing short of stunning, a fact I'm frequently reminded of when I return home from my many business trips.

      Cons

      As with any large organization, and particularly one like Microsoft where power accrues to individual business groups, politics can at times play an outsized role in cross-group collaboration. There can also a fair amount of bureaucracy when trying to effect change in projects with numerous stakeholders. Time spent in meetings can also get out of hand, so an ability to manage one's time around this reality is critical.

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