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I was in the final stages of an interview with Microsoft two weeks ago, in partner marketing. Then the recruiter told me they were putting the hiring process on hold to assess the need for the role. Well, then we heard about Microsoft layoffs last week. Seems like most were in Xbox and Project Alpha but there’s not a lot of information out there. Should I hold out any hope that I’m going to get this job? Any insights on how much these layoffs have impacted the marketing org and/or new hiring?
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I had the same thing happen. Found a new org chart on the printer without me and with my AE promoted. I asked about it and was let go. My asking made it happen sooner. So, use this time wisely.
Wowwwwwwwwwww
We should all assume we are marked “eliminate” at all times.
How’d you find this ?! 👀👀👀
Yes I think I will
Pro
Get copies of anything you need for your portfolio just in case. Maybe even get a jump on job hunting. You may be safe but as you saw in the drafts, it’s a fluid situation.
Agreed. I had a baby and a horrible cd before. I do feel he set me up. I was pretty bad at my job for while. I had some postpardom stuff and went back the week covid started. I also make a lot more than most people there. But I have made a comeback.
Did you notice what the date was? Maybe it was old?
Yes it is the new draft. No elimination
Leave it be...work on your resume/portfolio and start job hunting...things you should be doing anyway. And don’t take it personally. Also, who puts that on a shared drive? You work for some not so bright people.
I was going to send it when they let go of me!
Damn “eliminate” makes it sound like we’re in the Hunger Games or something. Sorry you had to see that.
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If you need this job, call an employment lawyer and see if there’s anything you can do to protect yourself. But yeah it doesn’t look good
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It would employ the lawyer