First, take a look at this pic and headline and ask yourself -- do you trust this man's word?


Ballmer: No plans for layoffs at Microsoft in reorganization







Now, look at the reality that has developed ....

     
Forbes: Expect MS to layoff 50-60% of employees
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‎01-23-2013 11:31 AM







What can we expect next at Microsoft?



1. Ballmer appears to have committed to fight to the death in his effort to defend & extend Windows.  So expect death as resources are poured into the unwinnable battle to convert users from iOS and Android.



2. As resources are poured out of the company in the Quixotic effort to prolong Windows/Office, dividends should steadily diminish.



3. Expect substantial layoffs over the next 3 years. They could even reach 50-60%, or more, of employees.



Microsoft Still Can't Find Its Future. Is It Too Late for the Company?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2013/01/20/sell-microsoft-now-game-ov...

Wups, was that really a "sell Microsoft NOW" recommendation from Forbes ????


wow        


Now a listing of the current head counts and dates of the actual layoffs to date.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tag/microsoft-layoffs