Microsoft has laid off around 6,000 employees.
Among those impacted is Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI.
In her post, Queiroz revealed that the affected employees were asked to stop work immediately.
Microsoft’s recent round of layoffs has reportedly affected around 6,000 employees across various departments, and among those impacted is Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI. She shared an emotional and thoughtful post on LinkedIn, reflecting on her time at Microsoft and how she’s coping with the unexpected news.
“Bittersweet news to share: I was impacted by Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs,” Queiroz wrote in her post. She mentioned that no matter how much someone contributes or how dedicated they are to the company, it doesn’t always guarantee job security.
In her post, Queiroz revealed that the affected employees were asked to stop work immediately and “set an out-of-office.” She also talked about how she attended meetings and said goodbye to her team even after being asked to stop work immediately.
“What’s next? I don’t know yet. It’s too soon to say. But I trust that something good will come out of this,” she added.
Here’s what Gabriela de Queiroz shared on LinkedIn:
Bittersweet news to share: I was impacted by Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs.
Was I expecting it? Maybe.
These days, no matter how hard you work, how much you advocate for your company, or how much results and visibility you bring—whether it’s helping Microsoft become a trusted name among AI startups or driving initiatives to make it a better place to work for hundreds of people—none of that makes you immune to restructuring.
Am I sad? Absolutely. I’m heartbroken to see so many talented people I’ve had the honor of working with being let go. These are people who cared deeply, went above and beyond, and truly made a difference.
But if you know me, you know I always look at the bright side.
I’m an optimist at heart. That hasn’t changed. My smile, my gratitude, my belief that each day is a gift—that’s all still here.
We were asked to stop work immediately and set an out-of-office. But I chose to stay a little longer—showing up for meetings, saying goodbye, wrapping up what I could. That felt right to me.
What’s next? I don’t know yet. It’s too soon to say. But I trust that something good will come out of this.
To those also affected—you’re not alone. We are at least 6,000.
And to those who’ve reached out, thank you. Your kindness means everything right now.
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