Today, I learned that Microsoft is planning to trim its workforce significantly, with buyout offers being extended to around 60,000 staff members. As someone who has been with the company for several years, this news is quite concerning. I've seen multiple rounds of buyouts and early retirement offers in the past, especially targeting those of us who have been here for 20 years or more. It feels like a major reset is happening, not just within Microsoft but across the entire tech industry. Many of my colleagues are speculating about the future of AI and how it might impact job security. Some even believe that this could be a strategy to lower compensation costs as they prepare to hire back only a few essential roles at lower salaries. The comments from others reflect a mix of frustration and disbelief, especially regarding the leadership under Satya Nadella. With this many employees affected, it’s hard not to feel a sense of uncertainty about what’s next for all of us.