I work at Microsoft. Generally, here, we have a relaxed philosophy towards approaching things. No pressure cooker environment. Don't feel like going to work? St

I work at Microsoft. Generally, here, we have a relaxed philosophy towards approaching things. No pressure cooker environment. Don't feel like going to work? Stay at home. Because it's not shoved down your throat, you develop a particular affection towards your work, and when it gets to crunch time you put your head down and work because you actually want to. I can't speak for every team, but that's the general state of affairs.