Company: Microsoft
Date: 2008-08-19
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current

Microsoft Great Company... but with problems
Pros: Looks good on a Resume... Great Benefits. The pay is pretty good for what you do and performance isn't really the issue. If you're really good at networking and politicking you will do very well at Microsoft. Also, because we are the 100lbs bear.... we don't have to be as beholden to customers. Also, living in Seattle is great... the campus is nice, Bellevue facilities are world class and we have access to some of the smartest people on earth. Also, if you manage to make it up to the "Partner" level, you start making HUGE bank... regardless of your performance.
Cons: Career Advancement is difficult, especialy if you come in at a low level. Also, if you start in sales and would like to move to a Marketing role (S plan vs C plan)... it is very difficult because of the MASSIVE pay cut you will stustain. In sales... you tend to be at a lower level because of the "S" plan bonus... there is no bridge leveling to go from an S Plan to a  C plan... which forces you to stay in sales or go hungry. Also, middle management is very weak... paper pushers. Finaly, Kevin "thank you for all that you do" Turner has turned the focus of sales from the customer to "making your scorecard green"