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7 best things working at Microsoft

Hello, My name is Boburmirzo, I am currently working at Microsoft as a Software Engineer and as a job interviewer, therefore I would like to share with you some of the perks which are given to the workers of this renowned company. Microsoft is regarded as one of the most employee-friendly franchises in the world. We all know that before starting a career at any type of corporations employees look for a place where they not only get a satisfying salary and good co-workers but also they want to be aware of the benefits of the company to which they are applying. Please focus on it because you also can join our team.

So, the benefits while working at Microsoft are:

Healthcare:

Microsoft offers high standard health benefits to its employees, of which some can be used by employees' family members. Besides affordable healthcare insurance and a dental plan that includes reconstruction surgery, team members can enjoy Microsoft's high-quality maternity support program, nutritional and psychological counseling, and health plan incentives. Microsoft has an impressive counseling program for its employees and their family members. Team members are encouraged by Microsoft to talk freely with experts about everything that bothers them. Whether it's something at the workplace or something at home, experienced heath advisors are there to help. This beneficial counseling program offers help any time of the day, seven days a week. Even a certain number of family sessions is included.

Financial benefits:

The company offers top-notch financial advantages for employees and their families. A quality 401(k) plan makes sure that employees have a secure retirement, while a generous, fully paid parental leave allows expecting mothers and fathers to enjoy their child's first year. Along with paid vacations, employees can enjoy fully paid commuting as well.

Grow professionally and personally:

From financial education and tuition assistance to specific program training, The employees at Microsoft have opportunities to expand their knowledge on a variety of topics, stay current in their field, and continue to learn as their career progresses.

​The company aids workers' growth with hundreds of online and in-person technical, management, and professional development classes. With an ongoing visiting speaker series covering a broad range of topics by acclaimed speakers and the employee TechFest, and strive to ensure the employees can grow in their career knowledge.

Wellness from within:

Optimize your emotional health with weekly seminars offering guidance on everything from building resilience to tackling parenting challenges. Or, give meditation a go by logging into weekly virtual mindfulness sessions with employees across the world. Employees can also hear from colleagues' stories about mental health on the internal State of Mind podcast.

Protection for life:

As a Microsoft employee, you can rest in the knowledge that you’ll be protected if anything goes wrong. The corporation offers life insurance and total permanent disability insurance (two years’ salary continuance) to the employees while giving you the flexibility to tailor your cover to suit your needs.

Healthy bodies, healthy minds:

Some days, feeling good is easiest after a high-intensity training session. Other days, what you need is an hour of meditation. Microsoft wants their employees to be well in every sense of the word, which is why the company reimburses up to $299 for physical fitness services and a further $299 for mental, social, and financial wellness services every financial year.

Diversity in the work you can do:

Microsoft makes money on a huge assortment of tech products, and employees can-and do-move from team to team. But they can also simply collaborate to build new stuff. "Because Microsoft has so many product offerings, it is easier here to take a little from Column A, a little from Column B, and make something new and different and exciting," one longtime Microsoft employee.

Well, this is it for this article, if you would like to join the Microsoft team, you are most welcome. Work hard, enjoy your life, and good luck.

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Michael Andreuzza

Corporate cringe....😬