Company: Microsoft
Date: 2013-10-11
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Senior

Avoid Windows org - Elitism and Age Discrimination have ruined it
Pros: Smaller organizations offer a TON OF GROWTH for those willing to tolerate long hours and working during odd hours (to attend meetings with offshore teams)

Great opportunity for individuals who have 5 or less years of hands-on experience in the field and wish to gain industry knowledge working at a world class company.
Cons: Mid to Principal level Management in Windows org is full of elitist snobs from ivy league schools who promote their "own" based upon school affiliation (rather than results!). Elitism in Windows org makes it a sinkhole for employees who are work-focused and do not have the "right" connections.

Age discrimination in Windows org is pervasive and makes it an impossible game to win for older employees.