Pros
- There are a lot of great people here, still. Smart, passionate, and kind. - Microsoft is well poised in the enterprise space to keep winning share. It is well-positioned to remain a leader.
Cons
What a few years can do to employee morale. With just under 10 years at Microsoft, the rapid descent of employee morale has been staggering. This is purely because of decisions the leadership has made to prioritize corporate profits and AI investments over employee wellbeing. - Pay is below direct competitors and has been exacerbated by extremely low raises (1-2% is normal) - or in some cases, no raises at all. - Workloads have increased but staffing levels remain largely consistent or lower, because of repeat layoffs (15k this year alone). - Workplace flexibility, specifically allowing remote work, was a differentiator for Microsoft. The new policy, which ranges from 3 - 4 days required in-office, shifts Microsoft to a more aggressive policy than direct competitors who pay more, offer better benefits, and more job security.
