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Laid-Off Microsoft Veteran Declares End of His Big Tech Journey After 20 Years
After being laid off from Microsoft, Joe Friend, a veteran with over 20 years in Big Tech, vows to leave the industry behind permanently.
- Joe Friend, a director of product management at Microsoft, was laid off in May, concluding his two-decade career in Big Tech.
- Before the layoff, Friend had heard restructuring rumors affecting managers but did not anticipate his own dismissal from Microsoft.
- Friends departure from Microsoft highlights the ongoing challenges in Washington (state), where tech layoffs have become increasingly common.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the shifting landscape of employment in Big Tech, revealing how even seasoned professionals are affected by corporate restructuring, and raises questions about job security in the technology sector.