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Software Engineer Reviews
What is it like working as a Software Engineer?
January 2015
Stable and reputable job at Microsoft.
Software Engineer:
Pros: I like the pay, the benefits, the flexible schedule and the diverse opportunities that can be found here.
Cons: It's a slow moving company, you have to pay for your own food, no free massages.
January 2015
My thoughts.
Software Engineer:
Pros: Problem solving, working with great people. The feeling like I am contributing to something.
Cons: Depending on the job, periods of crunch where work either requires or strongly desires over 40 hours of work. Scheduling work plans with non-work plans can be hard especially on relationships.
Stress is usually high during these periods.
January 2015
Think before you leap.
Software Engineer:
Learn as much as possible. Buy good books and read them all.
January 2015
Good.
Software Engineer:
Pros: I have a job and it's a good environment.
Cons: Boring sometimes not innovative.
January 2015
Fulfilling, challenging, flexible, and full of opportunities.
Software Engineer:
Pros: I like the flexible work schedule and the ability to telecommute. The work is challenging, and I have opportunities to work with a range of technologies. My company encourages continued learning, and so I'm able to continually extend my skillset and further my career.
Cons: Below average pay, lack of paid holidays, lack of more rigorous industry practices such as a true software design phase preceding development.
January 2015
Work flexibility.
Software Engineer:
Pros: Innovative, less stress, good culture.
January 2015
Fun.
Software Engineer:
Pros: Flexible hours, creative, interesting, teamwork, perks.
Cons: Management.
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