One thing where I can give Microsoft credit for is that when relocating from WA to CA, they gave me a pay bump in the same amount of money that I was losing to

One thing where I can give Microsoft credit for is that when relocating from WA to CA, they gave me a pay bump in the same amount of money that I was losing to state taxes (so that I had the same takehome pay). Considering WA doesn't have a state income tax, and CA has a high one, it was a nice gesture. Not sure if they are still doing this. But I think the future will be standard pay no matter where you work. At least, I hope so. I can't stand to go to an office that is louder and more annoying, with a network that frequently has problems and firewalls that get in the way of my work.