Microsoft Employee Reviews

Salary - A | Culture - F | Management - F | Coworkers - F

Pros: Had an awesome team, deeply dedicated to their domain of expertise. Loved the work I did with them. The pay and benefits were really good comparatively to other companies. Did I say how awesome the ICs and my team was.... great, kind, humble (most of them anyway)
Cons: My new boss was toxic: I was screamed at, humiliated, and gaslit for; 6 months. I dropped 30 pounds from the stress and was throwing up every morning when my boss called threatening my career and livelihood. I was a high performer under my prior boss, the only difference now - the CVP above me that I reported to. They were a terror. CVP purposefully set out to destroy our team. Cut our team resources to nothing and then demanded we hit the same KPIs/ "Do more with less". CVP withheld critical information to make the team look less effective than other parts of their business. Very nasty/intentional -- played a game of favoritism and game of thrones. Very political. HR is often weaponized by underperformers - those people then abuse managers through blind survey or filing illegitimate complaints.. No one ever held accountable for filing BS claims - can say nasty things about you and degrade you; while their lawyers try to extort the company for money. Ugly game. HR does nothing to protect front line manager. HR irrelevant and not helpful, only objectives - protect the company and $ -- use a corrupt process. Became concerned for my safety and my family's safety as one employee that was mentally unhealthy threatened me personally. The most toxic environment imaginable.

Glad to be away from you Microsoft. Hope no one else will ever experience what I did..

Salary - B | Culture - C | Management - A | Coworkers - B

Pros: Good growth opportunity early in career. Good people and team culture is good with teammates wanting to collaborate and help each other.
Cons: Microsoft is consistently running small RIFs throughout the company. A lot of people or on edge because of it. Mentorship culture is non-existent. Harder to grow at senior levels unless super motivated to learn what higher levels need to do to succeed.

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Work life balance is good Pay is good for industry Good benefits and work conditions Great people to work with and exposure to global teams and various products used within the organization. The culture is great and cross
Cons: 1. work life balance is moderate Low pay and increments due to which a lot of people leave the company not based enough no benefits to my liking Some people really don't want to work Micromanaging and bad culture keep people down.

Best: life insurance of 2x of base salary at no costWorst: nothing - everything was better than other companies that I know of Best is the employee stock program Many options available for employees

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Good work life balance in some teams Pay is good for industry Good benefits and work conditions The culture is great and cross Great people to work with and exposure to global teams and various products used within the organization.
Cons: 1. work life balance is moderate Low pay and increments due to which a lot of people leave the company not based enough no benefits to my liking Micromanaging and bad culture keep people down. Some people really don't want to work

The benefits is pretty good. Total package is not. Amazing health insurance and personal travel benefits with car rentals and hotels and airlines health insurance is really good

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Good work life balance in some teams Pay is good for industry Good benefits and work conditions The culture is great and cross Great people to work with and exposure to global teams and various products used within the organization.
Cons: 1. work life balance is moderate Low pay and increments due to which a lot of people leave the company not based enough no benefits to my liking Micromanaging and bad culture keep people down. Some people really don't want to work

The benefits is pretty good. Total package is not. Amazing health insurance and personal travel benefits with car rentals and hotels and airlines health insurance is really good

Salary - A | Culture - A | Management - A | Coworkers - A

Pros: Challenging and Impactful Work: The role of a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft is both challenging and rewarding. You get to work on cutting-edge technologies and manage projects that have a real impact on millions of users worldwide. The scope and scale of the work are incredible, and you constantly feel like you’re contributing to something meaningful. Collaborative Culture: Microsoft’s culture is one of collaboration and teamwork. You’re surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry, and there’s a strong emphasis on sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed. The company fosters a supportive environment where everyone’s ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for Growth: Microsoft is deeply committed to the growth and development of its employees. As a Senior Program Manager, I’ve had numerous opportunities to attend training sessions, gain new certifications, and take on new responsibilities. The company offers clear pathways for career advancement, and leadership is genuinely invested in your success. Work-Life Balance: Microsoft understands the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to accommodate different needs. The company’s commitment to employee well-being is evident in its comprehensive benefits package, generous vacation policies, and support for mental health and wellness. Diversity and Inclusion: Microsoft places a high priority on diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. The company actively promotes diversity in its hiring practices and provides numerous resources and support networks to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to succeed.
Cons: High Expectations: The role is demanding, and there is a high expectation to deliver results. However, the support and resources provided make it possible to meet these expectations and excel in the role.

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Good work life balance to enjoy work as well as personal life Great benefits and very flexible The culture is great and I enjoy the work I do! Great products and people fair targets + Good pay
Cons: Work/life balance can be difficult. no cell phone benefit available Toxic culture still around Impersonal and lip service to caring about people low pay and low refresh

best 401k plan with great matching benefits Health/Dental/Vision 100% covered by company.50% match for 401k up to max (e.g. contribute $10000 get match of $5000)ESPP 10% discount able to contribute 15% of salary up to $25kDiscretionary time off basically unlimited but in my experience has been great Standard benefits package for industry

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Good work life balance in some teams Good benefits and a large company coll for the pros and good pay Great people to work with and exposure to global teams and various products used within the organization. The culture is great and cross
Cons: 1. work life balance is moderate not based enough no benefits to my liking Low pay and increments due to which a lot of people leave the company Some people really don't want to work Micromanaging and bad culture keep people down.

Perks plus is my favorite benefit outside of the dental and health insurance 401k matching and no vesting Benefit package is good. Nothing requires improvement

Salary - B | Culture - B | Management - B | Coworkers - B

Pros: Great benefits as a part Great work life balance Great people great culture and love the work I do No micro management in the team
Cons: Contract staff had obvious less benefits than permanent staff. No Work Life Balance if role is regional role People here are nice but the work environment is incredibly political which can make it difficult to do your job effectively. I wish that HR had acted sooner to remove this manager as the company lost many employees due to the culture she created after a reorg. Can get political and slow process improvements since management is constantly changing.

No premiums for medical. Company covers entire household. The benefits is pretty good. Total package is not. Amazing health insurance and personal travel benefits with car rentals and hotels and airlines

Salary - B | Culture - C | Management - C | Coworkers - C

Pros: The health insurance benefits were by far the biggest plus.
Cons: In terms of tech, MSFT's pay was often lower than other companies due to "its great culture". Things like work life balance, job security, and insurance were big selling a points. However, culture is not real world currency and culture quickly shifts depending on your org or the company priorities. The main selling points for receiving lower pay seemed to fade away over the years. Great mangers are crucial but certain orgs have more bad mangers and leadership than good ones. It makes the chances of getting a good manger, a good team, and good leadership very rare. but it's great for those who can get the trifecta.