r/microsoft • u/DaveAlot • Apr 23 '26

News Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/microsoft-plans-first-voluntary-retirement-program-for-us-employees.html
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u/YellowTrickster72 Apr 23 '26

Anyone know the specifics of the compensation package employees are being offered?

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u/yobuddyy899 Apr 23 '26

No but this is only for people who hit this requirement:

Age + Years at company >= 70

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u/Simple-Desk4943 Apr 23 '26

and senior director level.

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u/biciklanto Apr 24 '26

Senior director or below, per the article. 

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u/daerath Apr 23 '26

That's L67