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      4.1

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (1,195 total reviews)
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      Satya Nadella

      85% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

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      Program Manager employees have rated Microsoft with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,195 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      3.0
      Jan 10, 2009

      Microsoft - A very large company

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      Pros

      I think that the pay is good and it is a relatively secure and well performing company Obviously, if you enjoy working in a large corporate environment, it has that going for it, and the Microsoft bus system is pretty awesome. Also, the benefits truly are good.

      Cons

      The corporate environment can be a bit stuffy and overwhelming. There are many re-orgs all the time and your entire group can be laid off. Also, the organization is so large that it can be hard to stand out or feel like you're making a difference. I found the whole "color coding your personality" thing a bit silly and obnoxious. Despite the bus system, the commute just sucks.

      4.0
      Dec 27, 2008

      Not a good place for people who want to advance rapidly.

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      Pros

      Health benefits; reputation of company throughout the larger corporate world is still phenomenal. While it is mixed inside the technology world, I still find that people are in awe when I tell them that I work for Microsoft. That's a great feeling.

      Cons

      Too many management layers; takes too long for high-achieving people to get promoted; not the best place to work for people to want to rapidly advance. I personally know of several people who, at most other companies, would be much further along in terms of pay and comparable job leveling if they were somewhere else. But, Microsoft's corporate bureaucracy and political process has slowed them in their advancement tremendously. This is tantamount to taking food out of peoples' mouths.

      4.0
      Dec 26, 2008

      Good to great place to work, despite its flaws.

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      Pros

      opportunities to impact lots of users. interesting work, great people in general. i love going to work every day. customer focused (may be surprising, but true!). huge company with jobs in all sorts of areas, and flexibility (perhaps a bit too much) in transitioning jobs. don't let the negatives dissuade you, it's a great company to work for.

      Cons

      review process and promotion/bonus awards lack clarity. lack of guidance on career progress. things are very dependent on who is your manager. management in general gets loads of rewards compared to individuals.

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