Was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years, and I'm still going into the office
10 months ago
- #career transition
- #Microsoft
- #layoff
- Freddy Kristiansen, 59, was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years but still visits the office to support colleagues and clients.
- Despite the layoff, Kristiansen feels committed to his products and users, and is entitled to a six-month notice period and severance pay under Danish law.
- Kristiansen initially joined Navision in 2002, which was acquired by Microsoft, leading to his long-term career there.
- Over the years, he held various roles, including group program management and technical evangelist, and worked on projects like AL-Go for GitHub.
- Kristiansen felt relieved upon being laid off, seeing it as an opportunity to pursue his dream of starting his own business.
- He plans to offer CTO services, project management, and motivational speaking, while also focusing on personal time and less stress.
- Kristiansen continues to engage with his former team and clients, hosting sessions and providing support until his official termination.
- He reflects on his career decisions, including working long hours, driven by his connection to partners, customers, and colleagues.