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- MSFT onsite leetcode training Hi all, I am interested to know if Microsoft tagged last 6 months leetcode questions (https://leetcode.com/company/microsoft/) are sufficient to crack microsoft onsite. Are hard questions required to practice? Do they ask questions from LeetCode like Facebook? TC: 80K
- vote Microsoft Dynamics Admin training ? I am a backend developer and primarily using Java for coding and I was given an opportunity recently to get training for Microsoft Dynamics Admin. I am not aware of Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem or tech stack. Shall I take the training? If yes, what would be value add and how it will help me in my ca
- Cultural training at Microsoft? I talked a few weeks ago I with a guy (do not have any contact info from him) who told me that he was working as azure support engineer or something at microsoft. An he had a cultural course that thought him how to interact with different people around the globe. Do you know where can I find such a
- Training/Education stuff at Microsoft Hey Microsofties, How is it like at Microsoft for getting budget for things like: - Training courses - Uni classes - Certification Exams (including MSFT ones) It’s not great at Apple and I hope it’s better there. I’ll join MSFT in London soon. TC: 200K YOE: 6
- microsoft opt policy Microsoft immigration sent me a visa evaluation questionaire before my onsite interview, I got selected for this years h1b lottery and is in te process of getting it approved due to rfe. In the worst case that I cannot get it approved, my opt expires on July 2021, and I have 20 months left and 2 mor
- Microsoft STEM OPT - New Hire Hey there, I'm looking from anyone who has been a new hire with Microsoft on their STEM Opt (24 months). As some of you might be aware, stem opt needs the form i-983 to be filled in from employer before I can submit to university. As part of new hire procedures, I was reached out to by HireRight f
- Microsoft STEM OPT Hiring Question Hey guys, I recently got an informal offer to join Microsoft. Recruiter told me to give me the news last week. I’m waiting for the official, written offer to come this week. However, my OPT expires August 2021. This year is my last try at the H1B. Microsoft already knows this as I had to submit al
- Does Microsoft hires STEM OPT candidates? Hi. I am on STEM OPT which will be valid for next 1.5 yaers. I have been contacted by a recruiter who is not sure about the visa status. I am not sure whether Microsoft considers STEM OPT candidates. Also, I would need my H1B application to be filed for lottery in March 2021. Will they process it i
- vote Opt out of MSFT internship for Google? I received a return intern offer from MSFT for summer 2021 & accepted it. However, MSFT interns can now opt out of the internship as it’s been officially made virtual for summer 2021. I’m also interviewing with Google for their summer 2021 internship, and I’m hoping that this leads to an offer (alth
- Options after 3 years OPT after MS Hey all, I’m planning to pursue MS in Electrical and computer in US and wanted to ask what’s the option that one has if one couldn’t get H1B after 3 years of OPT period Edit:- Also if one can comment what are the real chances of getting H1B after OPT. #workvisa #h1b
- Does Microsoft allow Day1 CPT if OPT expires I know some companies allow employees to attend Day 1 CPT university while working as full time, but not sure if #microsoft has this policy. Typically, most Microsoft employees go to Vancouver, Canada if H1b is not selected and OPT expires, but can I choose to utilize Day1 CPT if I don’t want to go
- Please need GUIDANCE. [Switching in OPT Extension to Microsoft] Hello, I am planning on moving to MSFT, my current company had filed for my lottery and got picked this time. The ideal way would have been if MSFT waited till after october and me applying for transfer, But they cannot wait and wanted me to join immediately(As the position could not be opened any l
- My company is offering training for Microsoft Role Based Certifications.. I am currently looking through the list and there are over 60 Certs available..I am not sure which Certifications from the list hold a better value in regards to credentials and future proofing..looking for advice.
- Does microsoft support green card with f1 opt? Got an offer from MSFT. Wondering if I cannot make the first lottery for H1B next year, can I ask for the green card? Or do they want me to try H1B again for the following year?
- PLEASE need your help in this Decision(OPT H1b, Microsoft) Hello Everyone, I am in a weird situation right now and any help provided i ll greatly appreciate. This is my first year of OPT(First of the three years and my lottery got picked in my current company). I also got an Offer for Microsoft for Software Engineering(L59) and am worried what the next step
- Is it how Microsoft interviewers were trained, or is it just me being naive? I’ve heard people having similar confusions when they interview with Microsoft - Thought they did well and interviewers said something like “talk to you soon” or “really think your experience matches what we are looking for”, instead of just saying the neutral term of “good luck”. Everyone was res
- Options for non US trained medical doctor with an MS in public health TC: 235k Hey folks out there... I have a brother that will be moving to the US in a month or two. He has a Medical degree and practices back home. He also has an MS in public health. What are the available options for him besides studying for the USMLA and hope to get residency later? #health #healthcare #
- Would MSFT initiate GC process on day 1 for new grad on OPT? ^
- I lost 8 team members in 1 year Comp is a real issue at MSFT. Lost 8 team members around me (ranging from PMs to talented engineers) I am an EM. So disheartened. So many lost hours in trainings and rampup over the last year. :( TC: 280 LOE: 8#engineering #software #swe
- My manager told me he is disappointed in angry tone I am on my last H1b attempt, Qualcomm was providing me an option to relocate to India if my H1b does not get picked. Got an offer from MSFT for Redmond as L61 Swe. I broke this news to my current company manager and told him that I would be switching after two weeks as MSFT is willing to relocate m
- vote McDonald’s shift manager as Engineering manager? Why do they (EM) need such high salaries? They don’t write code. They don’t design anything’s. TLs do. Most have lost their technical chops. What’s the deal? As an experiment. If a FAANG hires a McDonald’s shift manager, trains them on a few tech things and pays $30/ hour can they be a good EM?
- Self Driving Careers I want to go into the self-driving field. I have a MS degree and I work in the ML field but I don't train the models. Is it possible to move into an AV field? Given I don't have Phd, which would be easier to move into AV Perception or AV Infra? TC 400K
- vote Bloomberg vs. Microsoft sales I have two offers for entry level sales positions: 1) Microsoft (Germany) - solution sales 2) Bloomberg (UK, London) - Analytics and Sales, I start in customer support (mostly over chat), get trained in finance, asset classes etc. and can then switch to Sales after 12-18 months Compensation is very
- Offer decline due to not filing H-1B Recently got an offer from MSFT (SDE 60). The pay and work seem good but they won't be able to file for my H-1B this year. I'm currently on OPT and this will be my 1st attempt. PP has already filed and so I think I'll have to renege the offer. What options do I have? #visa #microsoft #h1b #opt #rene
- Accept new offer while applying for STEM OPT Hi, I have already apply for STEM OPT. I have offers from Microsoft and Oracle. I want to switch to these companies ASAP. So will there be any problem if I take these offers before I receive new EAD card. #workvisa #stem #opt #microsoft #oracle
- Day 1 CPT Microsoft employee Does Microsoft allow current FTE who didn’t get selected for H1b to continue working on Day 1 CPT? Has anyone done this? Please let me know #microsoft #immigration #cpt #h1b #opt
- After Bellevue is Renton the Next Best City? Hi everyone, Been talking to a lot of different techies and real estate professionals in Washington and it seems like everyone is betting big on Renton. Top neighborhood in Renton seems to be Fairwood specifically. Looks like the states only top golf is being build there, sounders moving their trai
- Immigration Options Hi guys! looking for some insights to options that big tech companies excercise (Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Google) to retain the employees who are not selected for H1B and OPT/STEM OPT expires. Lets make it a useful conversation. @Apple @Google @Microsoft
- vote Dilemma Regarding Masters Vs. Stay Hello Everyone. I hope you all are doing fine. Will get straight to the topic: Is it worth doing masters in the US or not for me? I will be graduating from Tier 1 University with a degree in CSE this June. Have got offers from good firms ( One firm is paying 29.5 TC). Pretty happy with the firm and
- Applying for OPT after applying for green card Has anyone applied for green card while being a student (PhD/MS etc), and applied for STEM OPT later in between the whole 140,485 process? Did you face any issues with OPT approval due to your green card application (immigrant intent)? #OPT #EB2 #EB1
- H1B lottery in 0th attempt but don't want to join company My friend got VMWare full-time offer and they filed for an H1B visa and got selected in the lottery. But meanwhile, he got a Microsoft offer and would like to join it. Currently, he is on F1 but his OPT will start on May 1st, 2022. Can he inform VMWare about revoking selected H1B for 2022? Is there
- Does Microsoft offer a role when work permit is less than 2 years? Hi all, Just want to know if Microsoft requires candidates to have at least two h1b chances before they offer a role I have one more H1B try left ( next year) and currently on Stem OPT. Please let me know. #h1b #opt #microsoft
- Change company with last H1b attempt left Hi, I’m on f1 opt and I have one H1b attempt left. I still have 18 months left on my opt. I’m looking to change company. Targeting companies like Uber, Google, MS, Salesforce who have displacement plans for employees who exhaust their H1b attempts. Does companies hire candidates who have just 1 a
- Just moved to WA - how to opt out of WA LTC tax? I’m 25 and just moved here to work at Microsoft. Microsoft offered a company plan to opt out of the LTC payroll tax but it’s closed before I joined. What website/links/contacts can I reach out to to get a private LTC tax to opt out? I’m having a hard time finding information online Thank you kindl
- First few months at Microsoft What to expect within your first 2-3 months at Microsoft? Do you receive any Microsoft specific training/mentoring? TC: 260K YOE:8
- OPT final year - company transfer Does Mircosoft recruit candidates if they are on last year of their OPT ? I know FB doesn’t as it has a policy for 2 years of OPT. @Microsoft
- Legit MBA if H1B does not get picked I am currently on STEM OPT and next year (2022) will be my last attempt at H1B lottery. My stem opt expires in Jan 2023. I was wondering if I don’t get lucky in my last attempt at h1b, can I pursue STEM MBA from a legit college (not Day 1 CPT stuff), and be eligible for another round of OPT and STEM
- Day1 cpt Microsoft Does Microsoft allow Day 1 cpt? I was given an option to relocate to Vancouver but, I'm not interested in moving to Canada. Can I opt for Day1 cpt instead? #engineering #softwareengineer
- When does MSFT inform about H1b outcomes? It’s my 3rd attempt, first time while working with Microsoft. I am on STEM OPT. Hope I can get lucky this year. #workvisa #h1b
- Google training How does google train new on board folks? Do they have events like ignite or ready (in msft terms) ?
- ROW Immigration policy for Microsoft Can someone at Microsoft explain the immigration policy for Microsoft for people from ROW if you don’t get H1B during OPT?
- linkedin pay for Bay Area roles vs Seattle Expecting an offer for Staff role. Is there a difference in pay if I opt for a position in Seattle instead of San Jose? TC - $380k #tech #linkedin #microsoft
- Why would you not want to join Google? You always hear stories about Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft, and why a person might not join them. But what about Google? Why opt to avoid them?
- Stem OPT hiring rules What are the Stem Opt hiring rules for Facebook/Microsoft/Amazon for hardware engineering roles?
- vote F1 to H1B transition luck I am currently on F1 Stem OPT, last year I didn't get my H1B picked up, I have 2 more attempts left. Just curious for people who have done MS in the US, in how many attempts did you get your H1B visa picked up? Tc:200 #workvisa #h1b #F1VISA
- Can you get EAD with approved i 140 and no H1B? Hi Community, I am from India and currently in STEM OPT with one H1B attempt left. If I have an approved i 140 application, Is is possible to work without H1B after my STEM EAD expiration date? Or is H1B a must to work while having the i 140 approval? TC: 200k YOE: 5 + MS
- Is it possible to get out of PIP (Amazon) Posting on behalf of a friend. One of my friend joined Amazon (AWS) as a new grad sde in September. Yesterday in her 1:1 her manager has put her in pip. She graduated last year (MS computer science) and is an international student on opt. Amazon has done the H1B documentation etc, but if she gets f
- Best team at microsoft india As a new grad, I was asked to choose a team at Microsoft India. Which team should I opt for and which team should I avoid? #swe #microsoft #newgrad #microsoftindia
- Hiring Employees with close to 1 year left on OPT Do companies like google, Facebook, Microsoft and amazon hire employees with close to or less than 1 year left in their OPT?
- I-20 typo F1 student on post-completion OPT working at Microsoft. College admin misspelled Microsoft as Micorsoft on my I-20. Anything to worry about?