Microsoft's Big Boss Gets Big Bonus, While Workers Lose Jobs

Microsoft has been making headlines for laying off over 2, 500 gaming division workers this year. Meanwhile, the company's CEO, Satya Nadella, received a massive $79 million bonus. This bonus is a significant increase from last year's $48. 5 million. The company, now worth a staggering $3 trillion, attributes this success to investments in AI and dominance in workplace software like Excel. However, it's puzzling why Microsoft doesn't use some of this wealth to keep employees or invest in creative projects. After all, layoffs following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard didn't seem so necessary when the CEO's paycheck is so hefty. In its recent regulatory filing, Microsoft disclosed that Nadella's salary remained at $2. 5 million, with a cash bonus of $5. 2 million. Most of his compensation comes from performance-based stock awards. Despite cutting jobs, including shutting down popular game studios, Microsoft's market cap continues to rise. The question remains: why isn't some of this extra money being used to retain talented employees and support innovative game development? For now, gaming enthusiasts should look forward to new releases in 2024 and beyond. But it's hard not to wonder if the company's priorities are aligned with its workforce and the gaming community.