‘It feels like a betrayal,’ ex-Microsoft manager, 62, opens up on being laid off and leaving big tech after 20 years

Oct 25, 2025 - 23:00
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‘It feels like a betrayal,’ ex-Microsoft manager, 62, opens up on being laid off and leaving big tech after 20 years
Joe Friend, a 62-year-old former Microsoft director, was laid off after 20 years, disrupting his retirement plans. Despite receiving severance pay, he feels uncertain about his future and has turned to supporting a young entrepreneur, realizing his next job won't be at Microsoft.

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