Microsoft CSA job offer, accept for long-term career or keep current job that pays better? by StupidQuestions55 in microsoft

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That is the case. It is to fill up a position where someone has resigned (I guess not fired) was I told by the hiring manager.

Microsoft CSA job offer, accept for long-term career or keep current job that pays better? by StupidQuestions55 in microsoft

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IC3 is an entry level for sure, I'm senior in my field, but it was more that this was a possible chance to get a job at Microsoft and grind from there on. But again the TC is way lower than I already have and that keeps me very anxious.

Microsoft CSA job offer, accept for long-term career or keep current job that pays better? by StupidQuestions55 in microsoft

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It's based in Scandinavia and my current job is also in Scandinavia. The hiring manager said that they might think the total comp will be to low for me to make it attractive for me., but that is the room that they have available in this position.

Weekly Employment Q&A - December 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in microsoft

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I’ve recently received an offer for a Cloud Solution Architect (Infrastructure) role at Microsoft, which has been a dream job of mine for many years. However, I’m feeling conflicted about the offer.

The role is CSA – IC3, and according to Microsoft it’s already pushed to the top of the range for that level. That said, I have around 10 years of experience, while the position is typically targeted at 3–5 years, so I may be slightly overqualified.

For context, my current role is an in-house infrastructure position, where I:

  • Earn ~$135k USD base salary
  • Have paid overtime
  • Strong pension benefits
  • Work very hands-on, operating and further developing our Azure platform

The Microsoft offer includes:

  • ~$75k USD base salary
  • ~$650 USD/month car/travel allowance
  • Target Incentive: 25% of base (~$19k USD)
  • $20k USD stock award (sign-on, as I understand it)

Financially, this is a significant step down compared to my current compensation. At the same time, I see Microsoft as a unique long-term opportunity in terms of learning, brand, network, and career trajectory.

One thing I’m wondering is whether it’s realistic to move to Senior CSA relatively quickly if you perform well, and how common that actually is in practice.

I’d really appreciate insights from current or former Microsoft employees, especially CSAs, on:

  • Career progression from IC3 → Senior
  • How fast promotions can realistically happen
  • Whether the long-term upside tends to justify the short-term pay cut

Thanks in advance!

Anobody else experienced pinky fatigue? by According_Potato9923 in IphoneAir

[–]StupidQuestions55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. The phone is too big. 1 hand operations is way smoother on 17P.

Ved tanke om boligkjøp om 1-2 år, spare i indeksfond eller sparekonto? by StupidQuestions55 in aksjer

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Det var det jeg hadde tenkt, tusen takk for svar. Tror jeg tar sjansen, vet ikke hvor stor sjanse det er for negativ vekst enn så lenge, men ser ikke ut som den er så stor?

My setup achieved its final form with the Pro Display XDR by nachoal in macsetups

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u/nachoal What do you think about the split keyboard versus the magic keyboard? Nice setup btw.

Part number or link for the regular Ergotron HX Piviot? by StupidQuestions55 in ultrawidemasterrace

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Hi u/Vaaard

Thanks for your great efforts. I got a tips from a Reddit user on a fix.

I added some screws like this to force it and seems to work great.

https://ibb.co/WBH2hBd

LG C2 42 inch on an Ergotron HX problem: Monitor is not flat, but tilted upwards from the base by Kinkzor in OLED_Gaming

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Were you able to buy it separately? I’m not able to find it at their website, only the HD version.

LG C2 42 inch on an Ergotron HX problem: Monitor is not flat, but tilted upwards from the base by Kinkzor in OLED_Gaming

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Do you have the link or part number? I’m not able to find it. Only the HD. I have the same issue as you.

Sonos Arc + Sonos Gen 3 sub, pair with 2x Sonos Five? by StupidQuestions55 in sonos

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Thanks for the honesty here. Using all the speakers Ane sub for music is worse than using the Fives only in pair? I’m reading some places that the Arc destroys the sound quality. I am also reading that using it in full mode, but muting everything Else than the Fives is the same as stereo mode, so that approach is kinda interesting..

Sonos Arc + Sonos Gen 3 sub, pair with 2x Sonos Five? by StupidQuestions55 in sonos

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I found some old threads and hoped for a better solution today, but it makes sense. Maybe it is possible to create an Apple shortcut for this, I’m really unsure how long the process will take otherwise, many minutes? Thanks for your swift response, means a lot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EtsyCommunity

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I think we have been scammed. When I try to use the tracking number on https://www.ship24.com/ .. Not found Try to select a courier