Company: Microsoft
Date: 2019-10-31
Overall rating: 5/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Senior

technology company
Pros: Cash machine. In its latest quarter, Microsoft generated $4.2 billion in operating cash flows on $20 billion in revenue.
Franchise businesses.  Microsoft has a set of blockbuster business segments.  They include Windows, Office, the Xbox and the server division. 
The cloud.  This is a megatrend in technology.
Cons: Brain drain.  Microsoft has had various departures of top executives.
Lack of focus.  With huge cash flows, Microsoft has been aggressive in investing in new businesses.
Threats.  Cash-cow businesses are always fat targets for competitors.