Microsoft 22K layoffs in January

[Moon_Walker]

From Blind

[Blind] Check out this post! Microsoft Jan 2026 layoffs heads up (Tech Industry)
https://www.teamblind.com/us/s/jzvpppq7

Here are some updates. Creating a thread in tech channel and copy-pasting from Microsoft channel since these tend to be harder for HR to flag. Goal here is to give people some heads up on what to expect and not fear mongering.

- Layoffs are coming third full week of Jan. Likely 21st but these things can move around a bit based on last minute developments. So far it looks like it will all happen in Jan, unlike last year where they decided to split it.

- It will be a sizable one. Satya and Amy want to cut 5-10% of the company. A little early to confirm but so far it looks like 5-10% will become a yearly undertaking into 2027.

- Lots of org flattening (span of control changes) coming in 2026. They want to reduce the number of middle managers and increase IC ratios.

- They will message it as changes needed to become more nimble and move like a start-up. All lipstick on the pig. Real reason is all short term profit maximizing decisions are catching up. CSAT scores are dropping across the board. AI infusion in our products are not well received by users. Real AI revenue is just not there. (People with access to usage telemetry, especially repeat usage - please share, if not too risky)

- Leadership is worried about bad morale across the company but there is very little they can do to address it. They hope to slow layoffs in mid-late 2027 and hope morale improves.

- It’s an employers market so don’t expect a lot of SSAs or high flexibility in negotiating RSU for new hires or those hitting cliff

- Best thing you can do in current environment is save aggressively for a rainy day (no pun intended) and more importantly invest in yourself. Keep learning and up-skilling. Apply for roles even if it’s just to polish your interview skills. Reach out to your network and renew old connections (refresh that TTL)

- Hate to say it but they will disproportionately target employees over 40. They will find some legal cover or excuse for this.

- You cannot control what happens to you but you can be mentally and financially prepared for it.

Wish you all the best. Hope everyone has a very blessed 2026.

#tech #layoffs #RIF #Microsoft

[Jatka Bandi]

tellollu gaya. Desi gaallu bagane groups ga kummakkavutunnaru.

[paaparao]

15 minutes ago, Jatka Bandi said:

tellollu gaya. Desi gaallu bagane groups ga kummakkavutunnaru.

satya nadella mari intha dumb anukoledu. he invested a lot on AI at the cost of layoffs. no turn around plan. no plan b.just pure coward. he just spent 25 billion in india on new centers.

[Jatka Bandi]

22 minutes ago, paaparao said:

satya nadella mari intha dumb anukoledu. he invested a lot on AI at the cost of layoffs. no turn around plan. no plan b.just pure coward. he just spent 25 billion in india on new centers.

work environment kuda baaga toxic ayyindi. Desi gaadu avute chaalu. Ofcourse, most desi ethnic led companies ila tayarayipoyaayi.

[Dallasbaluu]

2 hours ago, Moon_Walker said:

From Blind

[Blind] Check out this post! Microsoft Jan 2026 layoffs heads up (Tech Industry)
https://www.teamblind.com/us/s/jzvpppq7

Here are some updates. Creating a thread in tech channel and copy-pasting from Microsoft channel since these tend to be harder for HR to flag. Goal here is to give people some heads up on what to expect and not fear mongering.

- Layoffs are coming third full week of Jan. Likely 21st but these things can move around a bit based on last minute developments. So far it looks like it will all happen in Jan, unlike last year where they decided to split it.

- It will be a sizable one. Satya and Amy want to cut 5-10% of the company. A little early to confirm but so far it looks like 5-10% will become a yearly undertaking into 2027.

- Lots of org flattening (span of control changes) coming in 2026. They want to reduce the number of middle managers and increase IC ratios.

- They will message it as changes needed to become more nimble and move like a start-up. All lipstick on the pig. Real reason is all short term profit maximizing decisions are catching up. CSAT scores are dropping across the board. AI infusion in our products are not well received by users. Real AI revenue is just not there. (People with access to usage telemetry, especially repeat usage - please share, if not too risky)

- Leadership is worried about bad morale across the company but there is very little they can do to address it. They hope to slow layoffs in mid-late 2027 and hope morale improves.

- It’s an employers market so don’t expect a lot of SSAs or high flexibility in negotiating RSU for new hires or those hitting cliff

- Best thing you can do in current environment is save aggressively for a rainy day (no pun intended) and more importantly invest in yourself. Keep learning and up-skilling. Apply for roles even if it’s just to polish your interview skills. Reach out to your network and renew old connections (refresh that TTL)

- Hate to say it but they will disproportionately target employees over 40. They will find some legal cover or excuse for this.

- You cannot control what happens to you but you can be mentally and financially prepared for it.

Wish you all the best. Hope everyone has a very blessed 2026.

#tech #layoffs #RIF #Microsoft

motham desi H1-B gallu fasak

[Konebhar6]

3 hours ago, paaparao said:

satya nadella mari intha dumb anukoledu. he invested a lot on AI at the cost of layoffs. no turn around plan. no plan b.just pure coward. he just spent 25 billion in india on new centers.

Pogudutunnatlu undi 

[thokkalobokkalo]

But still once Microsoft is on someone resume, they can get job anywhere right? H1bs ki slightly harder cos no one wants to sponsor but otherwise not that bad I hope.