No, it's not for the most part. I left by individual choice because I believed the time was right and my contributions were not what they had been due to product timing. Microsoft is really a great place to work and I would recommend it highly...but, as in all situations, each individual has to make his or her own choice about their future.

>Was MS really that sucky of a place to work? I've heard rumblings from a couple ex-employees, and all of them seem pretty darn happy to be done with them.
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>>The air is fine and the view is clear, buddy. Welcome and good luck!