Microsoft Layoff Turns into Dream Opportunity for 14-Year Employee

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In a surprising twist, a 49-year-old woman who spent 14 years working at Microsoft has expressed pure happiness after being laid off from her role as a senior data and applied scientist. Tatiana Teppoeva, who had been contemplating leaving the tech giant to start her own business, saw the layoff as a green light to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. According to Teppoeva, she initially felt a mix of emotions when she received the layoff email. However, her decision to leave was not a spontaneous one. For over a year, she had been thinking about starting her own company, but the security of full-time employment held her back. She even had a resignation letter drafted and saved in her drafts. With her layoff from Microsoft, Teppoeva decided to take the leap and start her own business, One Nonverbal Ecosystem. The company focuses on teaching executives how to command the room and project confidence. Teppoeva credits her son's successful entrepreneurial journey in the construction space for inspiring her to take the same path. The former Microsoft employee, who holds a master's and PhD in economics from St Petersburg State University and two degrees from Harvard University, has had a diverse career. She began as an assistant professor and later worked as a research analyst at Boeing and Microsoft. Teppoeva's decision to start her own business has brought a new sense of adventure into her life, with some days requiring over 16 hours of work and others with no work at all. As Teppoeva embarks on her entrepreneurial journey, she is confident that her experience and skills will serve her well in this new chapter. Her story serves as a reminder that sometimes, change can be a catalyst for growth and success.