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The original was posted on /r/microsoft by /u/qwerty21200 on 2025-09-16 13:28:22+00:00.

I’ve been in tech for about 10 years and currently have a hybrid role with solid work-life balance — maybe 3–4 hours of real focused work a day. Things are stable and comfortable.

The only real downside is that projects may change due to shifting priorities, so there’s not much long-term clarity.

Now I’ve got an offer from Microsoft. The total comp is about the same (a bit better in stock), but the recent layoffs and RTO push make me wonder about long-term stability there too.

In this market, how are you thinking about moves like this? Is it worth giving up comfort and stability for a bigger brand and more upside?