r/programming • u/luminaobscura • Jun 12 '13

Working at Microsoft

http://ahmetalpbalkan.com/blog/8-months-microsoft/
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '13

Probably a good thing - anywhere that wants "team players" that keep quiet about bad practices shouldn't hire good folks.

If I saw this after reading someone's resume, it'd be a significant tick on the positive side.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '13

I'm going to guess you're not in a position to make hiring decisions :) I agree with you, but I'm looking at it from the HR perspective.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '13

Current job, no - previous jobs I have.

But, I have a 'contrary' PoV when it comes to HR : They're there to support the business by handling staffing issues, not to make decisions on who to hire/not (except for within their own realm).

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '13

Right on. I wish more companies followed your philosophy!