Company: Microsoft
Date: 2013-04-09
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Senior

Marquee company, great technology, people management is their downfall
Pros: Was a fantastic employer 5 to 10 years ago. The cutting edge as far as working with Microsoft technology. Relatively good opportunity to do different roles. Compensation is good and so are benefits (see cons). Diverse work force, Engage with the fortune 500. I was and am extremely proud t have worked there.
Cons: Major negative shift in management and culture. Almost a culture of fear. Stack ranking is horrible and had resulted in a CYA way of internal relationships. PDM model is horrible and they make of break your career with appearance of "metrics". Do not expect any help if you have challenges - not a supportive culture, here-say can do you in. Work life balance is marketed but a joke. Benefits have eroded while more demands placed. The job will burn you out.