Microsoft Layoffs: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Tech Sector to Trim Its Flabby Middle?

Microsoft Layoffs: An engineer from Bangalore working with Google, has replied to a social media post by a woman whose brother had been laid off by Microsoft in the US. Sneha tweeted on X (formerly Twitter), sharing the news and mentioning job security of government jobs. Previously, Rana had tweeted supporting those who were losing their jobs in the Microsoft layoffs.

What Google techie has to say about Microsoft layoffs, job security

Sneha wrote, "My cousin brother working in Microsoft USA has been laid off, tech is not a stable place. That's why parents say to prepare for the government job. At least there is job security."

The Bengaluru engineer, Rahul Rana, reacted, "Why you need job security when you can make 5x of what govt employee will make in whole life, you can do in few years."

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Rana had shared his support for those who lost their jobs during the Microsoft layoffs. “Sending strength to all the brilliant folks affected by the recent #Microsoft #Layoffs (folded hands emoji)," he had posted on Wednesday.

"Tough times, but new doors will open! If you're seeking a referral, DM me your resume, name, email & phone. Happy to help where I can. (Sparkles emoji) #JobSearch #TechCommunity #Support," he further wrote.

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About Microsoft layoffs

According to an AP report, Microsoft began laying off approximately 6,000 employees on Tuesday or almost 3% its total workforce and its largest job layoffs in more than 2 years, as Microsoft rapidly increases spending on artificial intelligence.

Although Washington state is the company's original home, those workers were impacted the most. Microsoft informed state officials that it is eliminating 1,985 employees that are tied to its Redmond headquarters, many of whom work in the roles of software engineers or as product managers.

Microsoft told the impacted individuals and the relevant governmental agencies that the layoffs would take place across all levels, teams and geographies, and the main focus of the layoffs would be on management positions. There were even notices that went out to the employees being laid off as early as Tuesday.

The layoffs come just weeks after Microsoft reported strong sales and profits that exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the January-March quarter, a positive outcome which investors viewed as a breath of relief for a tech sector that is experiencing ongoing turmoil.

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