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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

He once earned 6 figures at Microsoft. Now he's unemployed, burning through savings, and at risk of losing his home.

Experienced tech workers face prolonged job searches and financial hardship as Big Tech layoffs and hiring slowdowns reduce opportunities despite strong resumes.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Why this Microsoft veteran quit without a backup plan - and how he landed a new tech job 4 months later

Microsoft's repeated layoffs and managerial reductions eroded employee morale and made finding new tech jobs difficult.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Microsoft manager laid off after 17 years: It's not a personal failure

"Many companies in the tech industry, including Microsoft, have been moving to flatten their organizations to streamline the decision process," said the 54-year-old.
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Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Millennials, it's a good time to take a break from your manager era

Millennials in management face vulnerability due to the Great Flattening, prompting broader job searches and acceptance of lower pay or responsibilities.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a 53-year-old middle manager who can't find a job. I burned through my savings and even resorted to selling plasma - this market is a black hole.

Hilary Nordland's pursuit of midlevel marketing roles has been hindered by a trend of reduced management positions in companies.
The 'Great Flattening' trend is contributing to the difficulty in securing midlevel jobs.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a Microsoft employee who meets with my manager less due to the Great Flattening. I view it as a career opportunity.

Microsoft is reducing middle management to increase team size and promote independent worker growth.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Companies are culling managers. Mark Zuckerberg explained his 'mathematical' approach to it nearly 2 years ago.

Companies are cutting middle management to improve efficiency and adapt to a post-pandemic workforce.
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