I started out at Microsoft out of college and spent 6 years there. Yes, it was a pay cut compared to some job-hopping a few peers did. But the environment was

I started out at Microsoft out of college and spent 6 years there. Yes, it was a pay cut compared to some job-hopping a few peers did. But the environment was great, my coworkers were wonderful, and I got to develop deep expertise to the point where I'm legitimately a world expert in a specialized domain now. Like any big company, results vary by division/org/team, but if you land in a good place, you'll have the pleasure of working with great people who care about your growth and well-being. Not a bad deal.