Microsoft reviews

Even that they say "our employees are the most valuable assets" - that's just a lie. Someone would not treat their employees in such a way - especially employees who have served for a long time and have significantly contributed to the success of that company. Do not expect ANY loyalty from that company or from management. They practice "hire & fire" at its best. You loose your job without ANY wrong doing and there is enough work to be done in other groups or divisions. Instead of offering a comparable position in a different group - they rather fire you. Sure this is good for stockholders, but it also creates an atmosphere of uncertainty among all other employees. Microsoft middle management sucks - sorry for being so blunt here.

This was one of the worst decisions I made after my MBA. Although the money is really good, Field organizations don't value MBAs and therefore you spend a whole year chasing your manager to give you relevant work. Field office culture is toxic as layoffs are common and treated coldly and they always start with the MBAs as no one cares to help and develop their skills. The program in itself is terribly organized, it is a sink or swim program and the attrition rate for MBAs is very very high. If you are serious about sales this is the worst program for a software company. Also mentorship is non existent and the only way that you make it in this program is if you have a good manager willing to coach and build you. I left after a year and a half to a better environment.