A Microsoft engineer’s plainspoken playbook — setting explicit goals, asking for regular feedback, and signaling readiness to own end-to-end projects — has become a widely shared template for rapid advancement in big tech, and her story offers a useful window into how careers are being shaped in...
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In a surprising twist, Microsoft recently ceased the intrusive practice of displaying full-screen advertisements promoting Windows 11 upgrades to some Windows 10 users. This decision, which Microsoft claims was made "to honor your feedback," marks a significant shift from the aggressive...