Employee Reviews
(Winged ratings measure job satisfaction on scale of 1 to 5)
Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 21st, 2016
"There is general fairness, but the management and workforce is heavily male dominated. Networking with men is difficult, especially if it happens post work over drinks. I also have worked with a few senior people ,manager (1 out of 6) and ICs where I have been judged on likability instead of assertiveness and performance. I have not seen this criteria extend to men. The other area which needs work is when people are given more focus if they share their criticism and opinions, rather than collaboratively proposing solutions."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Position or Department
Program Manager, Engineering
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 21st, 2016
"There's sub-cultures. Some divisions are great for women, some not so much."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 4 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 21st, 2016
"You'll have a hard time finding a place where you can grow your career faster and with the work-life balance I find here. However, with no female leadership from the account teams through to the CEO, I've faced countless aggressive comments internally (and externally) with no support or understanding. While Microsoft says that it values collaboration, mentorship and openness, you are often looked at critically by your peers for displaying too much of those attributes (and won't find your peers displaying them either). All in all though, I am very happy here and plan on staying for a while."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Position or Department
Account Executive, Federal Sales
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$50k-$100k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
"Maybe"
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Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 21st, 2016
"Work life integration is a challenge wherever you go, whatever your choice. I think it's important to work to solve this within the context of your own situation, knowing what's most important to you, always pursuing your goals, and learn from/lean on others, develop your village. It is possible to have everything you want .... perhaps not all at the same time (though I haven't given up on this yet either! :)), but it's important to maintain perspective."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$50k-$100k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
8 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 21st, 2016
"I've worked here 15 years and have had years where I would say this was a dream job and years where I'm wondering how to get out and its closely tied to the organization. As I've gotten more senior I see more of the double standards and how org specific it is. In terms of broad benefits the company is amazing, can't complain. In terms of interpersonal support we need to get rid of the "old microsofties" who are focused on survival and move to a thrive model."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Position or Department
Group Program Manager
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$50k-$100k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 6 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
"Maybe"
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