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Microsoft axe another 9000 in continued AI push (lemmy.relayeasy.com)
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Microsoft has confirmed it is to axe another 9000 with its continued push into AI. I just find it incredible because for me AI is NOT the answer in any way shape or form.....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxl0w1w394o

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I often wonder these days why anyone would have any interest in working for the likes of Microsoft or the other big names. Unless I am just severely underestimating how good that comp package is it seems like knowing you will get the ax within 5 years of your start date more than likely would really dump cold water on the whole affair.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    Yeah my friend is dating a Google recruiter and he overhears some absurd offers. Like, a reasonable person could retire on a few years at that salary.

    I have a hypothesis that rich people are bad at money

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    I work at big tech (not MS) and yes, the comp package really is that good, though not as good as it used to be. I immediately doubled my total comp when I came here from my last job, and now it's ~5x. I could retire right now if I wanted, so I don't care about layoffs anymore.

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