Working at Microsoft in Bellevue, WA: 51 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Bellevue, WA Area

"I've worked for Microsoft close to 1 year and it is a wonderful place to work."

"Great company to work. Lots of technology and you will never get bored of working here."

"Great company to work for."

"I've worked in Microsoft for 1 year."

"I worked at Microsoft for 3 years as a [Technical] Program Manager. In short, this is how I felt: PROS: Good benefits, good work-life balance, strong employees, and some good products to work on. CONS: Politics, high attrition in my team, lots of reorgs, very subjective review process."

"I worked as a v- contract at Microsoft as an Insight Global vendor. They are a good staffing company. Able to get you the right project based on your skillset."

"Our new CEO rocks and is restoring the old traditions of the company. We needed that."

"Have been with Microsoft for nearly 9 years and continuing to see what happens with my career as changes continue to occur. There is not any ability to continue to grow much due to to much leveling up."

"I worked for Microsoft for 3 months. The team is very good and helpful and the hospitality is good, and the work is very challenging and Interesting. I completed the work on time. and very friendly with all the teams."

"I love working for Microsoft. I honestly don't want to leave, however, the team/position that I have here has forced my hand into looking at other opportunities in order to grow after 2+ years here. I would come back to the company in a heartbeat, I would recommend working here to anyone interested, but just be careful of the team you choose."

"I worked on the sales operations team for the U.S. subsidiary of Microsoft for close to three years. It was an operations role where I worked closely with all major functions within the organization such as finance, licensing and pricing, sales, marketing, and legal by orchestrating and directing various activities across the organization. I gained valuable knowledge and experience in my role and made many positive contributions to the team, the organization, and the company."

"Great company to work with. I love the environment and staff."

"Stay away."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"Everyone knows this company, but if you're not a programmer, don't bother."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is a stable company for the most part. Do not show ambition, knowledge, or be very political. Remember, you'd join the company and not your job, which might change any time."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"There is no focus, accountability or competence. There are herds of incompetent people running around all day long."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get out of the business you do not understand, or make efforts to hire those who understand the business you want to be in."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I was very well compensated and the benefits were amazing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask questions about the culture. A lot of questions about the culture."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"Microsoft is great at growing university hires, and terrible at incorporating experienced hires."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus on core competencies, and not try to be in every market. Be more proactive and less reactive. Work on creating a less bureaucratic and less combative culture. Also, everyone hates the forced ranking system."