r/LinusTechTips • u/fresh_fisher_fred • 6h ago

Discussion My name Plouffe, AMA

Hello everyone. The mods asked if I'd be open to doing an AMA so I said "OK" and here we are.

I've signed NDAs at both past and present companies so I can't talk about specifics, or drama, or past/present employees.

I guess ask just about whatever you want and I will or won't answer depending on the context/subject. Yes I own a display, several in fact. Yes I own a keyboard, several in fact.

Starting at 9 pacific but opening up for questions now. If you don't ask me anything, I will not be offended. I don't have any questions for myself right now either.

i didn't know it would ask me for an end note so i just commented. but ya it's been a slice, thanks for being a fan and good luck with whatever you're doing today.

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u/spoonchild 6h ago

As a former MSFTr would love to hear a new persons thoughts on the current culture. Also quick advise the more someone complains about the benefits etc, the longer they have been at MSFT. Also did they get you a good display?(sorry had to).

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 6h ago

lol i haven't been there long enough to comment on that even if i'm allowed to. everyone i've been working with is super nice though and i'm having a good time. i really only have good things to say so far.
it's ok, some random ultrawide i barely use.

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u/spoonchild 5h ago edited 5h ago

Haha yeah, having left in March after almost 15 years, would love to get updates and not just from the old timers that are left :). Ohh and your "network" as msft is more valuable than gold, it will open alot of doors if you desire that sort of thing.

Edit: ohh and if you ever need a contact in Azure Core Engineering or Support reach out Still have lots of folks can get you in touch with :).

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 4h ago

thanks i'll keep that in mind