A 23-year-old software engineer working at Microsoft in Hyderabad has turned to Reddit for advice after being offered around Rs 11 lakh to leave his job. The employee is now weighing whether to take the money
or stay with the company amid concerns about possible layoffs.
In a post on the r/hyderabad subreddit, he said Microsoft announced its Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) programme on October 26. Under the offer, he could receive three months’ salary, worth roughly Rs 11 lakh, if he chose to resign.
Reddit Users Are Divided Over The Rs 11 Lakh Offer
The engineer asked fellow Reddit users for their views, writing: “Been offered Rs 11 lakh to leave Microsoft. Should I take it?” The post received mixed responses.
Some users suggested accepting the money before a possible layoff, while others warned that leaving a job with limited experience could make finding another role difficult. One user urged him to accept, saying, “100 percent take it. Layoffs are coming either way.”
Another pointed out that the payout might not last long, writing, “11 lakh is not a big amount post-tax. If you find a new job, it works. If not, sucks.”
Others advised him to think carefully before making a decision. One person wrote, “No, don’t!!!! Seriously, not at this level of experience,” while another said, “Take they will lay you off anyways I think.”
A Reddit user also shared their own experience of taking a voluntary exit offer. They wrote, “I was in the same boat 6 months ago. My previous company offered 28L and I took it. I joined a new job with a better pay on the very next day of my LWD. It’s been 3 months since I joined this current org.”
Another commenter said accepting the offer could be better than waiting for a possible layoff, writing, “Take the offer. Everyone who got these emails are going to be laid off sooner or later and at that point the severance might not match the offer you got right now.”
Been offered 11 Lakhs to leave Microsoft. Should I take it?
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Microsoft’s Exit Scheme Covers Employees In Four Countries
Microsoft introduced the VEO programme for eligible employees at Level 70 and below. The scheme covers selected teams in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Reports suggest that around 60,000 employees worldwide could qualify for the offer, which would cover more than a quarter of the company’s workforce. Microsoft said the programme is voluntary and provides financial support along with career-planning help.
The company also said the teams included in the scheme were chosen based on business needs and commitments to customers. Microsoft has around 23,000 employees in India, but it has not shared how many qualify for the offer.
Eligible workers have reportedly been given until December 1 to apply, with December 31 set as their final working day.
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