Why I’m leaving Microsoft



I just decided to resign from Microsoft after a 14 year career in a variety of roles and disciplines. I share what I liked about Microsoft, my rationale for leaving, and what’s coming up next for me.

👋 Additional resources:
– Interviewing at Amazon was one of my best moves ever: https://youtu.be/k18AlamWwWo
– What the Microsoft interview is like: https://youtu.be/NJsANA8bB7w
– How I got my job at Microsoft: https://youtu.be/FvFpH4ZLda0

⌚ Timestamps
0:00 I’m leaving Microsoft to work on YouTube
2:15 What I liked about Microsoft
5:28 Why I’m leaving
12:40 What’s coming up next
13:26 Wrap up

📃 Watch related playlists and videos
– General Interest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xKg6JflfMe40Nln8qDq2kqk

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This Post Has 25 Comments

  1. How To Live!

    Hi Kevin, Understood, so now that Microsoft is out of the way, when are you starting the Kevin's Cookie Company?

  2. Ibrahim Mans

    Hi Kevin, I like your videos. At age 36, when I started my IT career, I thought it wouldn't be possible. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for the hard work.

  3. Shaela Quader

    Hey Kevin,
    I really appreciate your effort and how truthful you've been to yourself. It is definitely encouraging

  4. Turtle Turtle

    Your videos have filled a lot of product educational gaps that Microsoft (and others) leaves out. I believe many vendors forget that product education is what makes a good product much more successful and better for the user.

  5. That was a very logical and inspiring walk through of your decision. Your videos have been very helpful for me at work. I do think you have a natural ability for this and I agree that this could become a great opportunity. If I was these larger software companies they should consider hiring you to do their videos for projects. I know this happened a year ago so I hope it has been all that you had wanted it to be. It is always best to be brave and take risks.

  6. I've been your subscriber for quite some time, but just saw this video. I learned a lot from you that I used in our organization. Thank you

    Subscriber from Thailand, but Im a Filipino 🙂

  7. rene garcia

    Congratulations Kevin. With your skills I'm sure you have unlimited choices. God bless. I'd pay you for classes man.

  8. Michael S

    Kevin: You are a very intelligent and wise man, wish you luck in your pursuit of your goal .

  9. George Ross

    Bravo, Kevin! Excellent video, one that you didn't have to make but one you obviously felt you "owed" your followers. This act of yours shows a high sense of responsibility to and respect for those of us who follow you. Your video is a great example of what it means to be a problem solver and a decision maker. You probably already know this, but you are a natural as a motivational speaker. Thanks for your "apologia pro vita mea" and good luck in all you do!

  10. Brave and well balanced decision 👍💪
    Will watch and support you 👍💪

  11. Jeremy Pilot

    @6:42 WHY DO DELL MONITORS NEVER LINE UP!!!!!!! UGH I HATE MY MONITORS!!!!!!

  12. Luchi

    Its okay kevin to leave Microsoft but please dont leave us😁. Dont leave YouTube. We want to see you in all your videos😊

  13. Lily Formosa

    Kevin, congratulations on leaving the evil Bill Gates’ company. I think you will do well on YouTube and also you can start a consulting company as well for coaching and teaching any companies that use MS office and software as well. You just need to find your way. It is a great sanctuary to stay put in a secure job, but life is also about adventures and exploring as well. I have a friend who also used to work for MS in the software programming department as well involving high level software programming project but after 5 years he also chose to leave a very high paid job. He then found some sponsors to fund his own software company. He is now very successful and he never looks back! You will find your way. Thank you for all your lessons here. You have helped so so many people. We will keep following you on YouTube, Best wishes. 💪🙏❤️

  14. Richard Cartier

    Hey Kevin the video that you just came out with was very honest 👍 well done we are but one world but with so many avenues to take, that's the essence of life my Son. Remember when you board an areo plane the safety info tells you to put the air mask on your face first and you have done that. You are going to be very successful. I have never worked for anyone I tried for I think 2 weeks and just couldn't it wasn't me. I became a millionaire at 35 and I have been helping others do the same. You are very bright and never forget nothing just happens, there is a reason forevthing there is so much more to life read up on metaphysics

  15. Richard Cartier

    I think I ran out of words. But listen to the morning I used to awake at 3 to get information downloaded to me I do t know how but I dealt with my day very successfully as a result.Listen to your spirit guide we were all born with one dome times many. There is so much your not aware of in this life my Son you have a path and don't be afraid your doing well

  16. Chicago dj

    Kevin just SUBSCRIBED.. can you do a video on how start operating a new laptop right out the box if you haven't done one yet. I always get confused on how n where to start. A step by step maybe. Thank u.👍

  17. kahuna754

    Bruh. You have over one million subscribers. I just discovered your channel a week ago, and honestly, with your vast knowledge and loyal followers, I was hoping you would go solo. Bravo and congrats!

  18. Sahir Suckhoo

    did bill gates used to know u in Microsoft?
    just a general question.

  19. Ainsworth Levy

    Joining you from Jamaica – proud subscriber – you are an inspiration

  20. Hi Kev, you are a good friend on mine in my mind…lol. All kidding aside, if you are making a move that's making you happy, then you are golden; even if things didn't go as plan, you are the kind of person that will stay strong and will start a new plan and succeed. I can totally relate to your journey as I already walked that path and you are going to do better than you think; your happiness, joy and satisfaction with yourself will continue to exponentially grow…very happy, proud of you and very thankful for all your help with your amazing videos…see you soon!

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