BusinessEmployment

How a Microsoft Layoff Led to a Meta Job Through Community Support and Strategic Networking

After 14 years at Microsoft, Deborah Hendersen’s layoff became the catalyst for an unexpected career move. Through immediate networking and a layoff support group, she secured a position at Meta without formally applying, offering valuable insights for today’s job market.

The Layoff Announcement

After 14 years at Microsoft, Deborah Hendersen began sensing her time at the technology giant might be ending, according to reports. The 45-year-old user researcher in Microsoft’s Xbox division watched as colleagues on partner teams were among approximately 6,000 employees let go in May, creating what she described as the “worst-kept secret” that additional layoffs were imminent. Sources indicate that by July, her fears materialized when she became one of roughly 9,000 employees affected by companywide reductions.

BusinessEnergy Policy

Government Shutdown Fuels Private Credit Boom for Defense Sector Lender

Private credit firm Grays Peak Capital is experiencing unprecedented demand from government contractors seeking bridge financing during the federal shutdown. Founder Stevens, a former investor for Steve Cohen, reports increased pricing power and deal flow as traditional lenders retreat from the space.

Government Shutdown Creates Lucrative Niche for Private Credit Lender

The ongoing government shutdown has created unexpected opportunities for specialized private credit lenders, with one firm reporting record demand from defense contractors awaiting government payments, according to recent reports.

AI ImpactBusiness Software

ChatGPT Processes Billions of Daily Messages as AI Adoption Reaches Unprecedented Levels

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is processing a staggering 2.5 billion messages daily while reaching 800 million weekly users. The AI chatbot’s rapid adoption represents unprecedented technology diffusion according to researchers.

ChatGPT’s Massive Daily Message Volume

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is processing at least 2.5 billion messages every single day, according to reports from Business Insider. The staggering volume represents the massive scale of global artificial intelligence adoption, with sources indicating this is a conservative estimate since the figure was recorded in July when the platform had 700 million users.