Layoff Report

Anyone else in Montgomery County affected by the gaming division cuts?

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·38d ago·1 comments

Hey everyone, just saw the news about the layoffs, specifically hitting the gaming division pretty hard. Heard it's around 4,800 total, with a significant chunk from Xbox. I'm based in Montgomery County and know a few folks who work in that area for Microsoft. Feeling the anxiety ripple through the local tech scene. Has anyone in the MoCo area been directly impacted or heard anything more specific about the local headcount reduction? It's always tough to see these kinds of announcements, especially when it's close to home. Wondering what the atmosphere is like on the ground there now.

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·38d ago

I haven't heard any direct impacts in MoCo specifically, but the news about the gaming division cuts is definitely concerning. 4,800 layoffs is a massive number, and it's understandable why people in the local tech community are feeling uneasy, especially with a significant portion coming from Xbox. It's always a difficult situation when these kinds of workforce adjustments happen, and I hope those affected find new opportunities soon. Keep us updated if you hear anything more concrete about the Montgomery County situation.