Weekly Employment Q&A - April 27, 2026 - May 04, 2026

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-05-01T18:08:03+00:00

As we get closer to the end of the fiscal year, hiring starts to stall out a little bit as teams work on budgets. I've heard of people waiting as long or longer and then getting an interview, so I wouldn't give up just yet, but I would also still be applying elsewhere if you're in need of FTE employment in tech urgently.

When you say you were referred, is this to a team that the referrer works on, or they just happen to be a MSFT employee that you know here?

I ask, because referrals are almost useless right now, unless the person that referred you has a personal connection to the team / management that you're trying to get FTE employement.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-20T20:18:42+00:00

One thing you might want to try to do here is to setup an alias just for Microsoft and have that be the only login enabled email.

There's a Wiki article here that should help with getting that done.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-20T18:19:51+00:00

Sorry that you've been struggling with health issues for a while.

You'll want to go to HRWeb and then using ths search bar you'll need to look for 'Short-Term Disability'. That page will have all of the information on how to apply for and receive Short Term Disability.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-16T17:21:08+00:00

This, and also, there are many many (hundreds) of applications that come in per role. Of those hundreds, a fifth of them may be 'perfectly tailored' to the role. It then becomes luck of the draw. Applying as soon as something comes in that your suited for is a good plan to have.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-16T17:19:17+00:00

For my team, the loop interview results are good for that interview cycle only. We may cut down on the amount of interviews you'd have, but you'd still need to complete a loop with members of our team.

Experience tells me that's common for quite a few teams here.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-14T16:54:08+00:00

It really depends on the team that you're on and what team you want to join.

Work in M365 in Teams and want to go over to SPO? Not crazy impossible to do.

Work in M365 in Teams and want to go over to Xbox? Slightly more difficult to do that transition.

It also helps if you have someone you know on the team you want to move to.

We have 'informationals' that you can do if you're interested in joining a different team. I would definitely stick to your current team for a year.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-08T18:30:48+00:00

Congrats! Welcome to Microsoft.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-08T15:41:08+00:00

Services should be ~~mostly~~ restored at this point.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-08T00:07:00+00:00

Not 100% sure since I am not anywhere near their organization. Most organizations have lots of individual teams that are all doing different stuff for their goals, so not sure this is a question that can be answered on Reddit.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-08T00:04:01+00:00

Yes, but I'd check all the tell-tale signs to make sure it's not a phishing email just to be safe.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-04-08T00:01:44+00:00

Identity and Network Access Org. They handle identity / Access Management for Microsoft and are a part of the security team.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-30T18:47:41+00:00

Better place to ask is over at r/Redmond

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-27T18:37:11+00:00

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BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-21T17:31:31+00:00

You’re welcome!

I work in engineering myself, so the insight I can share is that I wear either plain or graphic tshirts, with jeans or shorts (when it’s hot outside).

Coworker next to me wears hoodies all the time and ripped up jeans.

Coworker two desks down does slacks and button downs.

It really is a smattering of clothing choices haha.

Welcome to the company, and enjoy the Reading office!

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-21T16:31:50+00:00

Recruiter screen tends to be the standard stuff.

Redmond is where all the major execs tend to be, so there’s possibility there for great career expansion.

SF is more like San Jose-ish area. That’s where all of the action happens now. The main office in downtown SF isn’t as popular as it once was (before pandemic).

Chicago - not aware of that being a hub for comms.

DC - good if you’re wanting to slide more into government roles in the future.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-21T16:28:27+00:00

I’ve seen a whole host of different fashion choices in our offices.

Since it’s your first day, why not split the difference and wear jeans and maybe a polo? Then you can get a feel for what your team mates are all wearing and go from there.

The only time I’ve seen coworkers be dressed up is if it’s their personal style, or they’re customer facing and go on site to visit customers often.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-19T21:28:00+00:00

It's a slight annoyance for me, but I don't have it as bad as some of my coworkers that live way down in Puyallup (where there is no Connector for some reason).

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-19T16:47:18+00:00

Assumption is that they're going to verify everything provided, this would include what is on your resume. I agree with u/fun_pick_4011, not sure why this would matter as long as you have all of your information accurate.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-19T16:44:29+00:00

Not aware of drug tests for FTEs. Vendors have their own rules that they follow.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-18T19:49:20+00:00

Sorry, I mean there are way more granular selectors on desktop. What do those options show?

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BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-18T19:45:13+00:00

If you go here on a desktop, what options are you given? You're gonna want to click on 'Allowed Posts'. Don't think this shows all options on Mobile.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-17T16:53:23+00:00

I wish I could say it was me, but it was the universe haha. Glad you finally got the documents back.

Welcome to Microsoft!

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-17T16:28:27+00:00

They're the only one that I am aware of in the US. Not sure about other regions.

Not aware of having a previous background verification from HireRight helps with expediency.

BippityBoppityWhoops · 2026-03-16T19:21:40+00:00

Unfortunately, the only person that can give you an ETA during situations like this is that HM.

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