I was laid off from Microsoft after 2023 years, and I'm still going into the office. I feel responsible for my team and customers.

I was laid off from Microsoft after 2023 years, and I'm still going into the office. I feel responsible for my team and customers.

Courtesy of Freddy Kristiansen

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft's Denmark office who was laid off in May 2025. Business Insider has verified Kristiansen's employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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