Company: Microsoft
Date: 2014-09-12
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Great company, exciting direction - still needs to break down silos.
Pros: I just started at the company about 3 months ago but had worked as a consultant for almost 3 years prior to converting to FTE. I really love the new strategy and the new CEO. Collaboration and partnership are finally valued at Microsoft which is awesome. I work with highly intelligent, motivated people who want to do the right thing. The work itself is challenging and I am learning something new everyday. I am compensated well.
Cons: Working cross functionally can be a challenge. Working with IT can also be hard because they are also struggling to work around their internal teams. Break down the silos! Work life balance can be a struggle and the new collaboration model can be tough when you are told to continue "coaching" others that are not performing or aren't suited for their roles. Sometimes you just have to get rid of the dead weight!