Microsoft manager tells techie he's ‘relatively young’ with no ‘major responsibilities yet’ before firing him
A Hyderabad-based Microsoft software engineer with around three years of experience has shared his layoff experience on Reddit, saying his manager described him as ‘relatively young’ and assumed he did not have ‘major responsibilities yet.’
A Microsoft software engineer in Hyderabad has spoken out about his recent layoff, revealing that his manager had referred to him as "relatively young" and assumed he had not yet taken on "major responsibilities" before his termination. The engineer, with around three years of experience, detailed his experience on a Reddit post titled "Got laid off from Microsoft yesterday with 3 YOE - Need guidance" after being let go along with most of his team.
He clarified that he does not believe his age or presumed lack of significant duties were the actual reasons for the layoff, but the claim sparked discussions about how employees may be perceived during workforce reductions. The engineer, who is the sole provider for his family, is now seeking new opportunities in software engineering, AI, and freelance contracts across various sectors, including big tech companies, startups, and other industries.
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