<p>kinda depressing that Microsoft regular in laying off thousands of staff in the summer. Part of the so friendly Chris Capossela marketing team. Doubt that Dona Sarka will be safe with all the poor reception on the latest Windows Releases.</p>
<blockquote><a href="#135682"><em>In reply to Jules_Wombat:</em></a></blockquote><p>Microsoft's fiscal year ends June 30th so people on the books July 1st get their bonuses paid out even if they are shown the door July 1st.</p><p><br></p><p>This is also the time of year a lot of people leave the company as well. Get bonus, go to someplace where the grass is greener.</p>