- I interviewed at OPower way way back, 2 things: The interview process was hair brained, I was explicitly told devs were expected to work 65 hrs/wk. I've been

- I interviewed at OPower way way back, 2 things: The interview process was hair brained, I was explicitly told devs were expected to work 65 hrs/wk. I've been told these things have changed since, but interesting culturally nonetheless. On the whole I did like everyone I interviewed with and what they had to say about the company. - I live in DC, and can tell you it is a great place to be a young person with some money. - Don't sweat the stock options. If you aren't the cofounder or employee #1-3, you should be getting paid market rates and viewing the stock options as a lottery ticket with a drawing so far in the future it is likely not to matter. I'd be willing to bet money that after 3 years you'd do better participating in the MS ESPP, if they have one. I think the clear choice is MS, for me. More money, better resume fodder, Windows Phone would be an incredible product to work on.