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Laid-off after 23 years, Microsoft veteran still goes to office
27 Jun 2025

Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former principal product manager at Microsoft, is still going to work at his Denmark office even after being laid off in May.

His 23-year-long journey with the tech giant began when he was hired by Navision in 2002.

However, Microsoft's acquisition of the company soon after turned his short stint into an over two-decade career.

How the ex-Microsoft employee's days go by
Continued dedication

Despite his official departure, Kristiansen still has an office access card and a company laptop, at least until December when he is officially terminated.

He told Business Insider, "I'm still keen to be helpful."

He is also in contact with his former team members and plans to hold a session for current employees next month.

The talk will be about his career at Microsoft and the decisions he made over the years.

Kristiansen's plans for the future
New ventures

After his departure, Kristiansen plans to offer CTO services, project management, and motivational speaking.

He wants to add value more efficiently while also incorporating travel and exercise into his routine.

Kristiansen thinks his continued engagement is due to a genuine connection with partners, customers, and colleagues built over years of dedication at Microsoft.

Microsoft preparing for another major layoff in Xbox division
Future cuts

Meanwhile, Microsoft is preparing for another major layoff in its Xbox division next week. The cuts are part of a larger company-wide restructuring plan.

Managers in the Xbox business unit are expecting "significant" job losses.

This would be the fourth major layoff round for the Xbox team since early 2023, following three previous rounds and several studio closures.