> perceived in the industry This would be more how their perceived by hobbiests and people who work at startups. For people who want to work at large companies

> perceived in the industry This would be more how their perceived by hobbiests and people who work at startups. For people who want to work at large companies or are willing to work at established companies it doesn't seem true. Personally, I've only heard negatives about working at MS from people who have been there for a while, new employees are happy and excited to be there.