I Was Laid Off by Microsoft. It's Mixed up my Reality!

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I Was Laid Off by Microsoft. It's Mixed up my Reality!

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Жыл бұрын

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I'm sharing my experiences with the recent Microsoft layoffs. I got laid off last week, and this video is my attempt to share my thoughts and feelings about the situation. I hope it can help someone out there who is feeling discouraged about their job situation. I like to highlight the positive opportunities Data Engineers and professionals have in their job searching.
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@azteca6695 Жыл бұрын

I was a company for about 10 yrs. The same year new management came in, I was diagnosed with cancer. Had surgery and treatment and went back to work after 3 months. The following year I was let go, as I was going back to check if the cancer was gone. Fortunately, I had saved 6 months of emergency funds. You just never know what life is going to throw at you

@nullQueries Жыл бұрын

That's rough, glad you were in a position to have savings. Hope you're doing well

@ravikrish8175 Жыл бұрын

With your amazing data skills, you are going to be an asset wherever you go.

@Bob-yh7ir Жыл бұрын

At least you have skills and will land well. I have walked out of companies over not being paid, worked at companies that went out of business. Literally shut the lights off at some places. It all ended with me moving onto bigger and better things. It's been a great ride ! Good luck to you !

@danield7789 Жыл бұрын

Never trust companies. Always protect yourself

@Bettylulseged Жыл бұрын

I got laid off too from Microsoft ‘s Mixed reality team. Keep your head up!Better is on the horizon!Made a video about my experience as well.

@sarahseils8545 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the layoff. I love your positive attitude and ability to see the silver lining in all this. Any company would be lucky to have you! Best of luck to you. Sending positive vibes your way

@tyslink Жыл бұрын

This is why I don't think I'll ever go work for a big tech company if I can avoid it (as a FT employee anyway). At the end of the day you are just a number on a spreadsheet and essentially expendable. I've worked for big corporations down to tiny start ups and the smaller companies have always been a better work environment. Layoffs happen and sometimes they can be a blessing in disguise.

@davorvukovic4444 Жыл бұрын

Wishing you all the best. You will handle it and come out even stronger after the struggle 💪 I am going through a similar situation (and a lot of other people as well) and can relate. Let's fight together, and never give up 💪

@SeattleDataGuy Жыл бұрын

Good luck! And sending good vibes.

@kharaway Жыл бұрын

There has been no job security with these huge companies for years. It's all layoffs whether you are great or suck.

@CatzzMoney Жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat. Thank God I got Netflix to help me stay sane.

@alphaomega1351 Жыл бұрын

How to never be laid off? Answer: don't attend any meetings. 😶

@smallbluemachine Жыл бұрын

Counterpoint: I was invited to a meeting where everyone not in the meeting was laid off.

@andynelson2340 Жыл бұрын

Love your attitude, good luck.

@smudgepost Жыл бұрын

My condolences, hope you bounce back quickly, it's a painful experience!

@timothyo.3847 Жыл бұрын

I was also hit by those MS layoffs although I worked on a custom core team. I've survived a number of times with different companies but my luck finally ran out. My first two weeks were anxiety-riddled. I didn't rush out. Taking a small pause to figure which direction to head-in. The idea of trying something new via contract work sounds intriguing. I assume companies are willing to take bigger risks with less experienced contractors. It'd be nice to try something a little out of my comfort zone for which I have less relevant experience. Am I misguided?

@nullQueries Жыл бұрын

Based on my linkedin inbox, there are plenty of contracting roles to be filled. So I agree that seems like a good route. I'm in the same spot wanting to try something a bit different. Good luck

@stevenlopez1717 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your channel, great stuff and thank you for sharing your story!

@auctionmusic Жыл бұрын

when you are laid off the last place to go to is recruiters. They tell you that you are a good fit for the position, blah, blah, blah, then hang up and call the next person and tell them the same thing. You will hit the most competition this way.

@mikPet81 Жыл бұрын

Sux that even the projects that held potential and were "assured" to have contracts and business value got sacked regardless of record profits. Kinda goes to show you, if you ever are too naive to think loyalty matters in these scenarios, the only one is to yourself to keep the edges sharp and relevant. GL on your path

@frestylz Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you sir! Recently got laid off as well and now facing the reality....

@remi954 Жыл бұрын

Good luck! ❤️

@datalore6187 Жыл бұрын

I'm still confused after reading the various news articles and posts. Did Microsoft end their Hololens project? One article I read said they laid off all of their Hololens employees. Another said they ended adjacent projects and are not pursuing virtual reality projects but will keep developing Hololens 2. And still yet another article said Microsoft has been awarded a $22 billion contract from the government. Uh, that's a ton of money. I know what it's like to get laid off. I was laid off from a job back in 2018, and for the first month, I sort of relaxed and did nothing. Actually it was kind of nice not having to go to work. But after the 3rd month or so, it started to get uncomfortable. Trying to find a job is a pain, so I sympathize.

@nullQueries Жыл бұрын

While working for mixed reality I found news reports about the program to be maybe, 30% accurate about anything. It really makes me question any article about big tech projects now. I don't know exactly what's going on right now, I do know there were a lot of very skilled people let go, but there is still a team left working on the current products (hololens 2 and IVAS). What they plan to do next, both rebuilding the team and future products, I have no idea.

@jhors7777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this interesting video

@mostbestjia627 Жыл бұрын

Good luck! 🍀👍

@hotmojo1 Жыл бұрын

You are the coolest cat in the litter box. I wish you well in your journey.

@Milhouse77BS Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that😢

@SaiKiran208 Жыл бұрын

all the best, i am in the same situation brother

@smallbluemachine Жыл бұрын

I figure if you’re anywhere for more than 5 years, then you’re practically institutionalized, so it’s probably better for your personal development that you have to hustle. Having Microsoft on your resume is dynamite anyway.

@semakapuszoglu7021 Жыл бұрын

Good Luck ✨

@StopWhining491 Жыл бұрын

Window closed; look for the door.

@caroln3564 Жыл бұрын

"MIXED REALITY"!!!!!

@u263a3 Жыл бұрын

it is clear that there is no future in mixed reality

@HeadStronger-HS Ай бұрын

I bet the h1-bs are still there.

@basicprogrammer6147 Жыл бұрын

Are you interested in developing a non-tech company? I have a utility patent on a garment.

@JoeBigBoi Жыл бұрын

I also got laid off recently. The timing cannot be more bad since most of my money are tied to investments so I'm not liquid. But I'm definitely using this time to focus more on trading (forex, crypto, stocks, etc) to prove to myself that I can work for myself. I'm also invested in Vulcan Blockchain so hopefully this year won't be so bad.

@huckfin1598 Жыл бұрын

LEARN TO WELD

@tyslink Жыл бұрын

How much does a welder make?

@huckfin1598 Жыл бұрын

@@tyslink more than the unemployed

@tyslink Жыл бұрын

@@huckfin1598 So does the kid working the drive thru window at Taco Bell... But I honestly want to know how much a welder makes...or were you just trying to be funny because of the whole "learn to code" thing?

@huckfin1598 Жыл бұрын

@@tyslink I was definitely trying to be funny and it’s clear it worked bc you understand the reference and it triggered you. Otherwise, why comment?. Thanks for proving my point. Have fun!

@tyslink Жыл бұрын

@@huckfin1598 Triggered? As the great Inigo Montoya said: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." I really was just asking what a welder makes...lighten up, Francis.