I'm a CloudKnox employee and we were just acquired by Microsoft. I have no idea what this will mean for me and my coworkers. How does Microsoft usually handle acquisitions? I'm assuming there'll be some cuts sooner or later, but how bad is it going to get? Should I start looking for something else right away?
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typical merger between any companies....Microsoft is the master, your company is the slave. Your higher-ups have all had golden handcuffs put in place. Money in escrow account paid out on a quarterly schedule. Albeit maybe just stock grants not cash, it depends. Search for SEC filings on the merger to figure it out. The timeline of the escrow will determine when Microsoft is "done" with you. You should jump ship or shift sideways if you want to stay in the great Microsoft. If you were unaware of these things, you are low on the totem pole, and should look to jump.
It will take atleast 12 months for MSFT to figure out what they want to do with you.