Company: Microsoft
Date: 2016-10-20
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Senior

Microsoft for Finance folks
Pros: Pay is good, and the benefits -- while not what they used to be -- are still good as well. For those that don't live near the main campus, the employee bus service is nice. Ability to telecommute/work from home on occasion is a plus on many days.
Cons: The company, and the Finance group along with it, is in the midst of transition. Specifically within the Finance pipe, there seems to be a lot of resistance or friction for movement. I get the sense that folks are waiting for the other shoe to drop, and are holding back from doing any more than they have to, and managing out of fear. 

And in spite of the comms to the contrary, managers are not interested in diverse opinions or the truth. If you don't agree and go along, you will not be here long. 

For newer/junior folks, it's probably fine. For senior managers, who have insulated and protected themselves, it's fine. For everyone in the middle, there is not a lot of opportunity for advancement or stability.