When I got email from Microsoft telling me I had been laid off after 14 years, my reaction was pure happiness as…
A Microsoft employee expressed “pure happiness” upon receiving her layoff notice after 14 years, highlighting a shift from a “country club” culture to a “pressure-cooker” environment. This sentiment reflects growing disillusionment among Big Tech workers who feel job security has vanished, even at major companies. The cuts, attributed to organizational changes and AI advancements, leave seasoned professionals questioning their value.