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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit Buyouts to 60,000 Employees

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Amy Coleman announced Microsoft offers voluntary exit buyouts to 60,000 employees in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and India.
Eligibility covers level-70-or-below staff in participating teams, excluding sales, some engineering and corporate functions.
Employees must decide by early December, with exits scheduled for year-end.
Severance matches Microsoft’s standard package, offering at least 60 days pay and up to 39 weeks based on tenure.

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Amy Coleman announced Microsoft offers voluntary exit buyouts to 60,000 employees in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and India.
Eligibility covers level-70-or-below staff in participating teams, excluding sales, some engineering and corporate functions.
Employees must decide by early December, with exits scheduled for year-end.
Severance matches Microsoft’s standard package, offering at least 60 days pay and up to 39 weeks based on tenure.