This was posted in 2010. A little long-winded for sure, but it's good to hear someone would have such positive things to say coming out of a 12-year tenure at Microsoft (I have a few friends headed there after graduation).
I remember reading this post of his titled "Ten Things I Hate About Working at Facebook" (http://worldofsu.com/philipsu/2012/08/ten-things-i-hate-abou...). It does sound like he's having a blast there- it'd be interesting to read a follow-up comparing the two companies.
I didn't read through the comments of his "Ten Things" post, but it certainly reads to me as something wholly ripe with sarcasm, in fact mocking what is truly wrong with much of corporate America by complaining about these "flaws" found in Facebook.
FYI: If you fast-forward to 2013, Philip Su is now heading the Engineering office at Facebook London. He's a really nice guy and great culture fit for the company.
Source: I work at FB. Also, just use the Googles...
There is so much damn advice that comes down to "be awesome, don't suck." It's not interesting, we need more advice for those that aspire to be average.
I clicked the link thinking of another article having opinion of how Facebook is becoming more like Microsoft(not hot, not cool).
After reading the article though, it felt good that people working there have good feeling about Microsoft. I have lots of senior friends going to Microsoft this year.
You missed the bit that says
> "[Ed: This is completely untrue, in case this fantastical point seems plausible at first. I installed a hot tub (non-functioning) as a conference room in Facebook Seattle. Interviews are never done in them.]"
I remember reading this post of his titled "Ten Things I Hate About Working at Facebook" (http://worldofsu.com/philipsu/2012/08/ten-things-i-hate-abou...). It does sound like he's having a blast there- it'd be interesting to read a follow-up comparing the two companies.