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I was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years, and I'm still going into the office. I feel responsible for my team and customers.
- Freddy Kristiansen, 59, was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years at the Denmark office but still visits to support his team and clients.
- Despite the layoff, Kristiansen feels committed to the products, users, and colleagues at Microsoft.
- He joined Navision in 2002, which was later acquired by Microsoft, leading to his long-term employment with the company.
- Kristiansen worked on various roles within Microsoft, including developing products such as AL-Go for GitHub.
- The layoff came as a relief as Kristiansen had contemplated starting his own business and desired more freedom in work.
- Now focusing on his business plan, Kristiansen plans to offer services like CTO services, project management, and motivational speaking.
- He views the layoff as an opportunity to pursue his dreams and reduce work-related stress by setting his own schedule.
- Despite being laid off, Kristiansen continues to visit the office for discussions, maintaining his commitment to his former team and product users.
- He still assists his former team and plans to host motivational talks for current staff, reflecting on his career at Microsoft.
- Kristiansen acknowledges the silver lining of the severance package and sees it as a foundation to build towards his future plans.
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