'Real conversations, honest brainstorming': Microsoft employee says office still excites her after 5 years

A Bengaluru Microsoft employee said she still felt excited to walk into office after five years because of its work culture.

For many professionals, walking into the same office every day for years can become routine. However, a Bengaluru woman working at Microsoft has shared why she still feels excited to enter her workplace even after spending more than five years there.

A Bengaluru woman said five years at Microsoft taught her that real workplace culture was about growth, support and honest conversations. (Instagram/koul_deepika)

Deepika Koul shared a video on Instagram reflecting on her experience at Microsoft and spoke about the culture that has kept her motivated over the years. In the clip, she said her excitement is not linked merely to the company’s name or the office building, but to the people and the environment she finds inside it.

"It's been more than five years and I have been walking into the same office and I still get excited to walk in. Strange, right? But it's not because of the name on the building but because of what happens inside it. Real conversations, honest brainstorming, people who push you not to compete but to grow. Every time I walk in with a cloudy head, I walk out clearer. How cool is that? Every time I walk in low, I walk out lighter. That’s not a company perk, that’s a culture, and it’s rare. If you have a place that makes you better just by showing up, don’t take it for granted. I know I don’t."

The video was shared with the caption, "This is what 5 years at Microsoft actually feels like."

Watch the clip here:

Internet reacts to the video

The clip has drawn several reactions from social media users, with many saying that Koul’s words gave them a fresh perspective on workplace culture. Her message resonated with people who believe that a good work environment is not just about salary, perks or brand value, but also about the everyday experience of feeling supported and encouraged.

Reacting to the video, one user wrote, "My motivation to work hard." Another commented, "This is so inspiring." A third user said, "Wow, this gave me motivation," while another added, "I felt inspired after watching this clip."

HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.

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