CompensationMay 20, 2019
MicrosoftpvHO83

When is it safe to internal transfer at Microsoft to prevent your last team from screwing your review?

I am looking for a new internal job around May and June. When is it safe to accept the new offer so that my old team cannot tank my bonus or review? Thanks.

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Microsoft Gorillala May 20, 2019

September 1st to guarantee it even if your skip’s skip holds a vendetta and wants to screw you over.

Microsoft pvHO83 OP May 20, 2019

It's not a vendetta that I am concerned about, but if a manager knows that I am leaving anyways, why would he bother fighting for my promo or bonus? I guess I am just looking for a bonus lock-in date. I suppose that would be Sept 1st.

Microsoft Gorillala May 20, 2019

I think lock in is around July 1st or something. Search Blind.

Microsoft mantier May 20, 2019

Is there an Exodus every year around the sept timeframe?

Microsoft Gorillala May 20, 2019

Yes