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TechCrunch Apr 23, 2026 at 16:38 Startups Rising Hot

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of US employees

If a worker's years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout.

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