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"Generally good work life balance" (in 2193 reviews)
"smart people; flexible environment; big ideas" (in 1763 reviews)
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"Certain groups can have poor work-life balance" (in 1174 reviews)
"Outdated review system which is anything but fair" (in 526 reviews)
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"Microsoft product advisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Microsoft part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Working with customers directly to give them their perfect software and hardware combination, and teaching them how to use it.
Cons
I wasn't able to reach my full potential. I am capable of so much, I felt I was hindered by the lack of opportunity to grow with the company.
Advice to Management
Challenge and reward employees for exceeding expectations and making a difference in the company. Treat each person as an asset to encourage personal growth.
Microsoft 2017-02-02 21:48 PST![Microsoft Logo]()
"Great Culture!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Microsoft (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great company culture! Exciting new direction under the new leadership. There is opportunity if you make the right connections...
Cons
Difficult to transition to other opportunities within the company without having established relationships
Microsoft 2015-11-08 15:16 PST![Microsoft Logo]()
"Great Place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Microsoft full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Benefits are top notch
One of the leaders in technologyCons
Work Life balance is sometimes non existent
Promotions are more based on who you know, rather than what you bring to the table.Advice to Management
Be fair on who you promote. I have found that there is a lot of high school type of clique relationships that cause tons of great talent getting passed over based on relationships or lack thereof.
Microsoft 2015-09-28 19:37 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Great culture, New CEO making a difference"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Microsoft full-time (More than a year)
Pros
There's a great company culture at Microsoft of family first, innovation, independence and hard work. Everyone really loves the company and the first-level managers are great. The company is very focused on career growth and making sure you are always looking forward. They are very flexible about work hours, locations, etc. as long as you get the job done. The people are amazing!
The new CEO, Satya is really rallying the company and is doing great things. Old establishment is changing (albeit slowly)Cons
The Sr. Leadership could really use some help. From 2nd line managers to just below the CEO, the leadership is very "inward focused" and almost used-car-salesy. It's very cut-throat at that level and you they appear to have no problem stepping on toes to move up. Also, sr. leadership looks "down" quite a bit on those with IC (individual contributor) roles.
No real career opportunities for technical leadership other than in Seattle. All field leadership is sales based and you almost have to go through the sales ranks to get leadership opportunities. Technical roles report into sales managers, so technical people are often undervalued or have little direction.Advice to Management
Field technical specialists, ATS', etc. really need to have a technical leader, not a sales-only leader who has no understanding or value of technical leadership.
Microsoft 2014-09-01 08:20 PDT![Microsoft Logo]()
"One of the greatest paying retail jobs"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI have been working at Microsoft full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great work life balance, benefits, leadership and culture.
Cons
My only real issue is what I stated in my advice to management, where there seems to sometimes former Best Buy employees tend to be favored. And the lack of opportunities to climb the ladder unless you relocate.
Advice to Management
There seems to be sort "cliques" that can function in some of the retail stores of former employees of Best Buy that are hired. Sometimes there can be clear favoritism from management towards these individuals, making it hard to stand out ahead of them when it comes to possible position openings. This shouldn't have a bearing on picking the better man or woman for the job.
Microsoft 2014-08-12 19:32 PDT![Microsoft Logo]()
"Challenging, Lucrative, Risky"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Microsoft full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great products, smart people, world-wide reputation
Cons
Long-term bias against the company by customers and competitors, Stack-Rank culture
Advice to Management
If you really want to keep sales people in long-term strategic relationships with enterprise customers, allow them to miss quota.
Microsoft 2014-07-19 09:03 PDT
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