- What does the typical travel cadence look like — every other week? More or less?
- When you're on-site, is it generally Monday through Thursday?
- What does your own travel schedule look like?
- What is the general onboarding plan you had in mind?
- Any recommendations for getting up to speed quickly — key people, systems to learn first?
- Is the team expecting a new hire to step into this role, or is it a surprise?
- Does Microsoft cover travel expenses — flights, hotels, per diem?
- How do you personally handle the travel logistics?
- What laptop does the team use — Surface Pro? Mac? Something else?
- Totally fine going back to Windows 11 — just curious what the standard setup is.
- Can you tell me more about the team composition right now?
- Is there a hiring plan? Would this role involve building out the team?
- I understand Microsoft has unlimited vacation — what's the actual culture around taking time off?
- Do people feel comfortable fully disconnecting, or is there pressure to stay online?
- What does your own approach to vacation look like?