Microsoft has made actual job cuts in the past. However, the new offer announced on October 26, 2026, is a voluntary exit program, not 60,000 confirmed layoffs.
According to reports, eligible employees in India may receive around one month's basic salary for every completed year of service, along with additional benefits.
However, the final amount depends on each employee's eligibility and the company's offer terms.
I have shared the reference links above so you can read the reports and verify the information yourself.
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The video clarifies misconceptions regarding reports that Microsoft laid off 60,000 employees. It explains that the company has actually introduced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO), allowing eligible employees to leave voluntarily with financial support and career assistance, rather than implementing compulsory terminations.
Microsoft laid off 60,000 employees
I know guys, you've been seeing and hearing this news everywhere.
But what if I told you that actually
Microsoft has not laid off 60,000 employees
And the more interesting thing is that Microsoft
I am not aware of a voluntary exit program of this kind starting today.
Rather, it had already started six months earlier.
So, guys, let's finally understand what this entire case is all about.
Look, Microsoft has introduced a program.
Its name is Voluntary Exit Offer, i.e., VEO. Simple.
That is, the company grants Options to some of its Eligible Employees.
is offering you, if you leave Microsoft for another company
Want to switch careers or something like that?
And in exchange, you will receive financial support and
Assistance will also be provided in career transition.
I mean, this is not a compulsory termination; it is a voluntary option.
Now, listen to an interesting thing
Microsoft will also have a voluntary event in April 2026.
The retirement program was launched
Such a program did not appear overnight.
Microsoft has previously provided eligible employees with
An option to voluntarily leave the company was provided.
But the news about 60,000 that's currently going viral,
It was announced on October 26.
that this is a new and major program, and most importantly,
that 60,000 people are eligible does not at all mean this
That 60,000 people are leaving the company, please keep this in mind
Now the question arises, will Microsoft provide anything upon leaving the company?
Also provides career planning resources along with financial support.
Now suppose you have been working at Microsoft for the past 5 years and
If you wish to leave the company at your own discretion, according to the reports, you
Approximately five months' basic salary can be received at once, meaning it's simple.
The number of months of basic salary equivalent to the number of years you have worked in the company
You might receive this, and additionally, some extra benefits may also be available.
But yes, please keep in mind that this package is the same for everyone.
It will depend on the company's rules and the offer—no one knows exactly who will get what.
Will do, and this offer, guys, is for some in India, US, UK, and Canada.
At the end, guys, I just want to share one piece of advice with you.
I would like to do and that is every job exit
Failure doesn't mean anything; some people are better.
We switch jobs for opportunities.
People start their new startup or business
But Guy, I just want to tell you, please don't panic.
Second, whenever any news comes, please check the facts first.
Don't develop such beliefs in the middle of the sky, okay, third,
Improve your skills further and work on them, guys.
That is the only solution, so that you can secure your jobs.
You can do it, and the final fourth is the most important.
That you are now ready for every single opportunity
You'll stay, yes, guys, just pay attention to this much.
And never let your trust, that you have, break.
As long as you are strong from within,
No one can stop you, remember that,
Even if it's not the first attempt, nor the second, nor the third,
Fourth, fifth, sixth will be, and who knows about the last one
When danger arises suddenly, you can't say anything, not even a word—God has
Please pay attention to this, okay? Or is it easy? Today's video
That's all I get. See you in the next video. And what about you?
Opinion is that you must definitely let us know by commenting, and gas
If anyone from Microsoft Company is seeing this