Epic vs Microsoft

Aug 15, 2019 33 Comments

I know both the companies are not highly "reputed" in the Blind community, but I currently have SWE offer from only the two of them.

TC at Microsoft is higher, and is more well established and diversified.

Cost of living at Madison is considerably lower than Seattle, which more than compensates for the lower TC.

Which other factors should I look at while deciding between the two? Is one of them an obvious choice?

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  • What do you smoke OP? MS is not reputable- am I dreaming or are my eyes failing me.

    MS has some of the best people I have ever come across. I negotiate multi million dollar deals and MS is the best in almost all respect.
    Aug 15, 2019 4

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  • Epic
    smiling_autistic_virgin

    Go to company page Epic

    smiling_autistic_virgin
    As an actual epic loser, I'll give my tree fiddy. Epic isnt nearly as bad as many on the internet make it out to be (most complaints are from TS) but I think everyone here would take MS if given the option. That being said, average Dev works 42.5 hours a week and makes top 9th percentile income in the state right out of the gate. You're not gonna get FANG stock growth here but the pay is never the reason why people leave. Madison probably has much better social scene than Seattle. Tech here is outdated but new hires don't learn VB. Mostly web type stuff now. Processes are archaic but people are generally smart. You won't have trouble if you decide to leave. Cool team at epic could outweigh bad team at MS
    Aug 15, 2019 5
    • AT&T
      mr health

      Go to company page AT&T

      mr health
      1 : FANG MULA > FANMG, but obv Abertsons above all
      2 : do you know what a new grad should expect offer wise for Software Engineering?
      3 : what’s the on site interview like, got past the assessment, someone said on site is more formality and to sell me on them, is that accurate?
      Jan 13, 2020
    • Epic
      smiling_autistic_virgin

      Go to company page Epic

      smiling_autistic_virgin
      @AT&T Onsite is 100% Kool aid feeding session
      Jan 13, 2020
  • Cerner
    pfdP78

    Go to company page Cerner

    pfdP78
    Epic? Lol.
    Aug 15, 2019 2
  • Cerner
    pfdP78

    Go to company page Cerner

    pfdP78
    Madison is fine...if you’re in college. Otherwise, it’s overrated. That being said, Seattle is a $hithole.

    So, do you take a subpar company in a decent city or a great company in a crappy city?
    Aug 16, 2019 2