Another 9,000 Laid Off at Microsoft — This One Feels Heavier

Just saw the news: Microsoft is laying off another 9,000 people. That’s the second major round this year. They say it’s under 4% of their total workforce, but that’s still thousands of lives impacted. What hits me hardest is how widespread it is—across teams, regions, and seniority levels. It’s not just underperformers or specific orgs. It’s part of a broader move to “streamline management” and “simplify processes,” but honestly, that always feels like code for “cut costs no matter what.” I get that tech companies are tightening up post-COVID hiring sprees and adjusting to market realities, but damn… it still sucks to see. If you're affected, I’m truly sorry. I hope you land somewhere even better soon. And if you’re still in, take care of yourself. The vibes are rough right now across the whole industry. #Layoffs #Microsoft #Tech