What is a typical working day like at Microsoft?

Flexible timings and good office

meetings with US team leading to night time meetings

1. Pay is generally comparable to the top tech companies. 2. Microsoft is a very large company so plenty of opportunity for internal movement. 3. In most cases, you are be doing some interesting work, sometimes you might even be trying to change the world.

1. Your job, work life balance and general satisfaction depends a lot on which team you are on - and the difference between a good and not-so good team is night and day. 2. Standard politics that you would see at any big company. Undeserved promotions, sometimes incompetent middle managers etc. 3. The biggest issue these days is that the company is prioritising investments in AI etc over people - leading to slower career growth, layoffs etc. I understand this is part of business and keeping investors happy is important but I think it is now starting to get stretched a little too far and beginning to impact morale.

3 days on one week 4 days on one week

No rotating shift stuck on nights , company refuses to rotate employees

Great culture Good money Good benefits Amazing shift schedule (3 and 4's alternating with 12.5 hour shifts). Non rotating

Not much to do a lot of the time. Systems that seem to be in a perpetual state of broken administrative limbo

Networking, time, pay, skills, food

Schedule, communication, shift, time, management

Lot of benefits, access to a lot of educational materials and certification

24/7 10 hours rotation shift

The organization offers a great deal of autonomy, and you're surrounded by colleagues who are genuinely willing to support you. Additionally, the benefits provided are among the most competitive I’ve seen in any U.S.-based career.

Over the past few years, the frequency and handling of organizational changes have raised significant concerns. These changes often appear abrupt and poorly managed, leading to a sense of instability across teams. There is a growing perception that senior leadership may lack a clear understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of the roles beneath them—or, perhaps more concerning, that this understanding is not prioritized. This shift has contributed to a culture where employees feel increasingly expendable. What was once a values-driven and people-focused environment now seems to be primarily centered on financial outcomes. Even in times of strong performance, job security feels uncertain, which undermines morale and trust.

nice colleages and managers. good culture and chill environment

some teams in security have heavy oncall shift

Strong global brand and good CV value Solid training and onboarding for new employees Modern tools and well-structured workflows Good benefits (healthcare, stock options, bonuses) Opportunities to move internally into other teams or countries Supportive team culture in many departments

Workload can be heavy during product incidents or peak periods Some processes can feel very corporate and slow to change Shift work or on-call expectations depending on team Competitive environment with performance pressure Entry-level roles may involve repetitive support tasks

Good work and life balance

Something night calls are overwhelming