In a heartfelt post, Bogdan expressed his gratitude for the experiences he gained during his 33-year tenure at Microsoft. He mentioned spending his final weeks at the company bidding farewell to what he described as his “enormous second family,” before taking time for personal reflection.
During his tenure, Bogdan was particularly enthusiastic about advocating for the adoption of a “teach-it-all” mindset alongside the existing “learn-it-all” culture within the organization. He focused on coordinating learning investments for a large organizational unit of 2,000 individuals and aligning them with broader learning and development initiatives from parent organizations and central HR.
However, despite his efforts and enthusiasm, Bogdan found himself facing job elimination as a result of Human Resources (HR) implementing the hub and spoke model for L&D, a strategy he had passionately advocated for. He expressed disappointment that his division already had a functioning L&D team in place, leaving him without a role at the table.
Undeterred by the setback, Mr. Bogdan remains determined to continue contributing professionally. He emphasized his readiness to embark on a new journey to find his second career, signaling his resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.
Since sharing his post on LinkedIn, Bogdan has received an outpouring of support from colleagues and well-wishers. With over 2,800 reactions and numerous comments, his story has resonated with many in the professional community.Commenting on Bogdan’s post, one user expressed disbelief at Microsoft’s decision to let go of such a valued employee, highlighting his inspiration and mentorship qualities. Others shared similar sentiments, reminiscing about their own experiences with Microsoft and offering words of encouragement for Bogdan’s future endeavors.
