Internal memo: Microsoft expects ≈$180K annual savings per voluntary departure

- Internal math shows Microsoft expects to save roughly $180,000 in annual costs per voluntary departure under the current U.S. buyout offer this fiscal year. - By contrast, CEO Satya Nadella earned about $79.1 million last year, a number mentioned internally as buyouts roll out and optics loom. - Employees are raising concerns about morale and talent flight while competitors aggressively hire AI engineers. (x.com)