Microsoft Employee Fired After 33 Years At Company Shares His Thoughts

The post has received over 2,800 reactions and representative pic. A man who worked at Microsoft for more than three decades was terminated from his position in February due to Human Resources (HR) implementing the hub and spoke model for Learning and Development (L&D), a strategy he had strongly supported. Jeff Bogdan, the former Director of Learning and Development (L&D) at Microsoft Windows, reflected on his experience at the company on LinkedIn, describing it as “incredible” and expressing gratitude for the 33 years he spent at Microsoft.

He highlighted the last two years as particularly fulfilling, during which he advocated for and secured an L&D role in Windows. However, he revealed that his job was eliminated as a result of HR adopting the model he had been promoting. Despite this setback, Bogdan expressed his determination to continue contributing in a different capacity, embarking on the journey to find his second career.

This post garnered more than 2,800 reactions and numerous comments from users expressing support and understanding for Bogdan’s situation. Many commended his contribution to Microsoft and expressed confidence in his ability to thrive in his next endeavor. One user criticized Microsoft’s decision to let Bogdan go, highlighting his inspirational leadership and mentorship, while another shared their own experience of job elimination at Microsoft after over 20 years, expressing a sense of loss and nostalgia for the company.

Additionally, a user empathized with the bittersweet nature of leaving a long-standing company and offered encouragement for Bogdan’s future, emphasizing the value of being open to new opportunities and experiences.