Microsoft Office program on macbook pro ?

I currently use a pc, and I have been thinking about switching over to a mac. I've heard amazing things about macs, and how people on macs would never switch back to using a pc. However, I'm a bit reluctant to switch over, because of the word program on macs. I tried using a friend's, and I found it confusing, and it seems like its easier to use Microsoft Office programs on pc's. My friend told me that she adores her mac, and wouldn't go back to a pc, but she normally uses her PC at home when dealing with microsoft office programs. Has anyone had experience with both ? Do you think that the microsoft programs on macs are as good as using it on a pc?