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      Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Mar 6th, 2018
      "Watch your back and pay close attention to the nuances behind what people say ("be a team player, not a critic" is not a good motto)"
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "No"
      One thing Microsoft can improve?
      "Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
      Position or Department
      Senior Technical Writer, Engineering
      Recent Salary
      >$150k
      Recent Bonus
      $20k-$50k
      Level of Flexibility
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      5
      "I think that this company caters to younger people. It's great that they have generous parental leave policies, but that doesn't help an older worker who is more likely constrained by caregiver duties."
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Policies
      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 2nd, 2018
      "Make sure you document everything and search out positions you'd like to move into. Advocate for yourself!"
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Not sure"
      One thing Microsoft can improve?
      "Promote more women into leadership positions"
      Position or Department
      Product Manager, Product
      Recent Salary
      $100k-$150k
      Recent Bonus
      $0-$10k
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      "There is flexibility for working from home, but the hours are very long."
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Policies
      Did you take Maternity leave?
      "No"
      Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
      "Maybe"

      Want to  submit a response?

      Anonymous shared this review of Microsoft on Feb 23rd, 2018
      "pick the right team and manager for you as its so important because your team and manager really count on you. make your boundaries clear. keep track of your successes. build great relationships at all levels, get a mentor immediately and network, network and network some more."
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Microsoft can improve?
      "Improve my compensation"
      Position or Department
      Executive Business Administrator, Customer Service
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      "most employees are afraid to request flexible hours even tho most have the option. not want to appear not doing their part. only employees who have their boundaries due to experience are comfortable with flexible hours and work from home schedule."
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Hours
      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 Jan 24th, 2018
      "Ask for what you want. Promotions and salary may be not be given up front but if you ask you will get a lot more"
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      4.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "Yes"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Microsoft can improve?
      "Promote more women into leadership positions"
      Position or Department
      Business Program Manager, Academics
      Recent Salary
      $100k-$150k
      Recent Bonus
      $10k-$20k
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Policies, Culture, Hours
      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 Jan 20th, 2018
      "Great company to work for, but watch out for gender bias"
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Microsoft can improve?
      "Promote more women into leadership positions"
      Position or Department
      Engineering
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Policies, Hours
      Did you take Maternity leave?
      "Yes"
      12 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
      Would you recommend Microsoft to other women?
      "Yes"

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