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Good benefits but concerns over ongoing layoffs

Sr Escalation Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 9 years
October 13, 2026
Irving, TX
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Benefits are good, probably very good. Upper management continuously state that they are worried about the employees.

Cons

MSFT is still laying off, and will probably keep on laying off people, as AI agents more and more take over. Of course, eventually there will be no experts to correct the AI agents.

Advice to Management

At least be honest. Acknowledge that you are laying off.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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