Why I'm leaving Microsoft
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- 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.
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0:00 I'm leaving Microsoft to work on RUclips
2:15 What I liked about Microsoft
5:28 Why I'm leaving
12:40 What's coming up next
13:26 Wrap up
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I'm a principal of a large high school trying to figure out how to help my teachers use Teams and the embedded features to help kids in the online school setting. I send a lot of your videos to them. You presentations are easy to follow and you demos are helpful for our less-than-savvy users. You've made a big difference in the education of Memphis students during the pandemic.
How does it feel indoctrinating future communists?
@@luckyvet Left higher ed watching them use their CLIENTS (students) for their greedy profit, pushing COVID19 FEAR, division, TDS, and brainwashing them.
@@LulabellaDonna Indeed. History records these types as useful idiots.
I am leaving teaching because of people like you Mr Thorne. What about "banking education". Sending videos to teachers just like filling a gap or filling information or skills from their time to watch videos that you posted "for them" seems downright wrong. I learned more through managing my time and through trials than through people like you who seem to throttle on people's drives and knowing what good for them. That's why the new generations don't want to succumb to this vocational profession and do something else and thinking about teachers as less savvy means that you're downright despotic. I took from Kevin and now I'm building my own business! How about that Mr Thorne a mere less-than-savvy user became able to leave teaching and build a business. Hopefully more teachers will follow this example.
How about giving real trainings to your teachers? The less than savvy users have not received any training for technology. Teachers have no time to train themselves and administrators think they can just send videos.
I am a Canadian teacher and while I like technology Inhad tonuse my personal days to teach myself. This is ridiculous that we expect teachers should pay for things in the classroom and use their own time to educate themselves. I agree with the other person who said new generations will not all for the vocational career.
I'm happy for you, and excited at the same time. I'm almost 80 (in three weeks) and I've spent half my life regretting taking charge of it. It wasn't that I was unhappy all that time - more like unfulfilled. Money and fame was never that important to me, but happiness was, and eventually I gave it my highest priority in life. Even now I spend hours learning about things I'll never do or see or experience, but knowing the process gives me joy. You are a very talented individual and the reason I recently subscribed to your channel. I hope to learn more from you in the future. For now I'll just continue to learn as much as I can until life runs out. It's people like you who can and will make the world a better place. Best wishes...
wow well said
I totally agree - I’m still learning a lot at 93 - we all have to find our own path in life- my best wishes go to you and your lovely family🙋🏼♀️👍
what a beautiful comment!
Such a beautiful statement. Thank you Gram Leroy. 🙏🙏💖💝💗
@@TRINI123A I feel the same way!💝
I resigned from my full time W2 job during the pandemic for a 6 mo. contract position. A comment by someone along the lines of "why continue to be miserable when you could be in a job you love for 6 months" gave me the kick I needed. Now my contract is being extended and I LOVE what I'm doing! Good luck Kevin, love your videos.
The way many of us start our own business. Having something on the side and growing it. It's very rewarding.
Yes it right decision. “If you don't build your own dreams someone will hire you to build theirs.” - Tony Gaskins.
Funny but so very true. ThanQ for sharing.
I keep a poster up that reads: "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Or you'll spend the rest of your life working for someone who did."
I like that you said that. Thank you.
Love that quote. Been there, done that.
VERY NICE AND TIMELY QUOTE
You are blessed with a loving wife who supports your decision to leave Corporate America in pursuit of your dreams. The opinion of others does not factor in the equation. You are successful because you are able to present complex applications in simplistic terms. This is a gift! You also have an engaging speaking style which enhances the content. I especially appreciate your clear speech pattern and perfect diction! :)
I love your instructional videos! You don’t waste time and explain things clearly. Thank you!
Thank you Kevin! I really enjoyed hearing your mindset when making this decision. I can imagine it was a tough one, so KUDOS to you for making the leap of faith. I appreciate your videos immensely, so, selfishly, I am glad you chose to continue making them. :)
That’s a brave decision. Will support your channel all the way. Love from the Philippines ❤️
I support you and also from the Philippines. Wishing you the best Bro. 😊
Hi Kevin...thank you so much... i learn a lot from your videos...simple concise and very helpful..would you mind exchanging emails...i think i need to learn more..Cheers!
Learned...
Supporting here as well. 😊😊😊
During the time doing on-line schooling, my school decided to move our LMS to Teams, and it's part of my job to train the teachers in this move. Your videos made my job so much easier! So I thank you for your work. It really helped having the insider view on things. I understand your decision, and wish you well in it. I just want you to know you've made a big difference, and I look forward to seeing what's new!
Hey Kevin,
I really appreciate your effort and how truthful you've been to yourself. It is definitely encouraging
I am a ex- 30 year employee at IBM - retired in 1992 - started with computers in 1962 - learning animation for a Heart Operation PowerPoint so I can inform people about undergoing a Heart Operation - as I did 2 years ago. I expect to be using your material regularly now that I have found it. Keep up the great work!!
Before anything gus, Lets stop skipping his ads!!!
Congratulations Kevin, this video is not a tutorial but a great inspiration and simply one of the best. I love how you didnt complain about how you were misstreated or how your boss was mean to you , like many youtubers make it sound. Sometimes the Company is great, money is great but pursuing your own carrerr, having an impact and mostly be in charge of your time is priceless. You will definitelly grow this channel to over 1M Subs and Im very excited to keep learning more and more with you.
When you look back 10 years from now, you will probably say that this was the best decision of your life. Wish you all the best!
Hi Kevin, your videos are incredibly helpful in my online classes and I know that lots of teachers around the world are learning from your videos how to use all this software necessary for online learning. Thank you for that! Quitting stable job is always a very difficult decision but as you said, you have to risk to try something new. I did it myself and it took me on a beautiful journey and allowed me to live in many countries. That is what I wanted and I would never have achieved it if I hadn't quit my job. I wish you all the best!
Also, i think your decision to be on your own is inspirational to many out there. I really enjoy watching your trainings and have learned much from them. Thanks for your service and example of courage. Keep it up!
I use a lot of your videos developing my own skills and in classes with my students, especially since the move to online learning. This weeks homework assignment uses two of your videos. You have been a big help Kevin, I hope that you continue to be successful with your move to full time RUclips.
Me too Jeremy! I look here to learn in order for me to better teach and organize!
Congratulations Kevin! I had that dream 9 years ago, and I did the same; after working 20 years for a utility power company I resigned and relocated my family from the Caribbean to the West coast of the mainland (it was a long way). The only difference was that I did not have an employment offer, family, or friends helping me. The only thing I had was the desire, confidence, wisdom, and the courage to pursue my dreams. I have no regrets for what I did, and if I had the opportunity to do this again, I would. I hope you have a successful future. Always thankful for what you are doing. Cheers!!
That was a great breakdown of your reasoning! Good for you! I'm happy you're going for it. You are absolutely correct, what a great position to be in to make this move. Bravo!
I am so happy for you. I left my job 10 years ago to work with families of special needs. I found you and love what U do. Your post have helped me so much. Funny thing is, I still can’t figure out how to work my office 365 program. I’m always stuck somewhere. About 3 months ago I started watching RUclips and came a crossed your channel. Today I put a test in a totally cool PowerPoint training for my staff. That’s because of you. I didn’t know u could do that or that PowerPoint had gotten so good. I am learning so much from you and just maybe I’ll figure out how to mail a report from outlook and SharePoint someday instead of making my kids do it. Thanks again. Keep them coming.
Hey Kevin, I’ve only just discovered you, mainly due to the fact I needed some help with MSTeams and fast... finding you’re You Tube tutorials has helped so much, very clear and easy to follow, professional but relaxed, so thanks and good luck with your new adventures 👍🏻 keep up the good work ! 🙂
Me too!
I thought you were leaving to start Kevin’s Cookie Company 😂. All the best. I love your videos and find them super helpful.
nice joke 😀
Lol right! More cookies! Always helpful!
Same 😂
😂
LOL
Giiod Luck buddy! I'm so appreciative of what you've done to help me. I look forwards to watching your work in the future.
Yes, you did it right. Thank you for sharing. I am older now and wish that I should have done the same thing. You have so much to share. Thank you again.
I really appreciate your effort to help, I'm a university professor in Mexico and your videos really help me on my classes. All the best on your new journey. :D
I'm 77. I'm still working in the profession that I love, one that I literally started at age 3 (teaching my dolls and stuffed toys), but your comment about thinking back at 80 gave me pause to think. Right now, I'm teaching at a university and the what if is to start my own school. Thanks for the boost in that direction.
All the best Kevin, I just came across your channel and found all your videos really helpful! May all your wishes get fulfilled and you get peace and success in life!
You have been a huge help to me! All the best in this next chapter of your life!
I just recently found your RUclips channel and began watching vids that particularly interested me. I have learned a lot, thank you. Your refreshing style of presenting is the best I have experienced. It's informative, streamlined, succinct and enjoyable. Congrats to you for becoming the captain of your own ship. You have what it takes to build a dream and "make it so."
Kevin, your channel is my "go to" for learning and growing, first with Microsoft products, and now looking forward to all of the new content we can anticipate from you. Thank you for sharing your rationale and thought process for making this important life decision. You have inspired me.
Hi Kevin, I just stumbled on this video. I just wanted to reach out and tell you how admirable it is to see someone pursue bigger goals. I am a huge fan of your youtube channel because it has taught me so much. I am pursuing a Masters in Ed Tech and I can tell you how desperately the education field needs a platform that can encompass all aspects of the classroom. Because everyone was forced to go virtual, educators are using a quilt of different platforms to deliver their lessons. I think it would be neat to have something more complete. I wish you the best of luck.
Great channel, I’ve only just recently found it! I’m loving your videos and insights. Good luck with the channel and for the future! Subscribed! : )
Congrats!! I also started a new business in June and that is exactly how I felt. Blessings in your new journey!!
Kevin, your rationale makes absolute sense. Wish I had seen this 20 years earlier. Wishing you all the best in the journey ahead!
I just want to let you know that I really appreciate your tutorial videos! They are easy to follow and everything that I have learned here made me so much more efficient at work. So, thank you Kevin and keep those videos coming :D
You did the right job, it is just pursuing what you love to, thank you for the videos that you make, it is helping lots of people that you can not imagine and I am one of them,thank you so much, God bless.
You’re young, it’s the right time to look for new horizons. You have the experience necessary to succeed. I wish you well
I discovered your channel during this pandemic as I wanted to learn more of MS functions. Hope you can do more tutorial videos as it really helped me a lot! All the best to your future endeavours!
I really love your videos and leaving a Company to chart your own course is always admirable. Hopefully, we'll still get tons of amazing tutorials.
I've watched this video since you uploaded this, and I came watching it again to say that, your videos really helped me a lot.
Congratulations and much success. I'm looking forward to seeing your amazing growth.
Life is about taking calculated risks, we have to take our chances, otherwise will regret it.
Not for me. Life is about not taking unnecessary risks and enjoying stability. No regrets.
Hi Kevin,
I have just discovered your channel and have been so impresses with your clear and detailed instructions about various programs and applications. Congratulations on making a choice to follow your passion and choosing to enhance your family time. It must have been a very difficult decision and execution.
I am watching this just before Christmas so I will wish you and your family a very happy and safe winter holiday!!
Thank you for making and sharing this video. It appears to be an excellent decision for you and we’re definitely benefiting from it as well. This is exactly what I needed to hear as I prepare to retire in a year to pursue new projects and ones that have been on hold.
Hi Kevin,
Your decision of leaving a Microsoft job and enjoying your own life is the best decision according to me. I have also done the same in my life. I left my teaching business and continue in my spiritual life. As one of the spiritual person, I can say that you have done the right thing. Have faith in yourself and continue doing according to your heart and you will continue your life as a winner. For the last few days, I am watching your videos and it is fantastic. Thank you for your efforts.
Thats really nice
Where are you ministering?
And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:1-5).
@Mahuroli Do you mean to say that you are God then because you would know?
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I one day did that type of transition and never looked back. Many people said I was crazy for leaving, but the freedom of being on my own is priceless! I wish you all the very best!
Good luck on your new journey, I look forward to seeing more videos thank you for all your help and support
U have been a great help to everyone, especially to teachers. I wish u the best of luck in all your future endeavors.
Beautifully articulated, Kevin. Wishing you all the best with your new venture - you deserve it :)
Good luck to you Kevin. A very well thought out and sensible argument. I’ve only recently found your channel and I think your videos are very good, practical and extremely useful. Keep it up!
Your videos are helpful. Your move takes courage in facing the unknown. Good luck Kev. We'll continue to follow you.
Thank you for making this channel. I learned a lot in this channel and still continue learning. It is much easier to learn programs in your channel.
Congratulations on taking the "jump". Best Wishes to an exciting future.
Love the Excel videos and the way you present them. I'm so much further along with understanding Excel because of your videos I personally want to take this time and thank you!!!
Congratulations Kevin! Great content! It's been a year, I hope you have zero regrets.
Thanks so much for the terrific videos Kevin! Looking forward to what you'll bring next. All the best to you.
I'm rocking with this decision my dude! I appreciate the videos and hustle. I found your channel a week ago and I'll continue to utilize your videos to help me with things. I also just landed an interview with Microsoft. The process starts tomorrow! Thanks for the help!
Congratulations Kevin! I'm a small business entrepreneur myself. Many ups and downs during the years. But I never regretted the decision I made 27 and a half year ago!
Awesome Joe
Great Joe. Motivation word.
Here for the first time. In love with you already. The best is yet to come. Cheers.
New subscriber from Brazil, I like your videos a lot.
Awesome, thank you!
I appreciate your transparency and wish you well on this new part of your journey. I look forward to seeing what comes next. Raving fan!
Thank you for making this programme. It is great that you are going to change your main focus - and makes sense if it something you love doing and pays the bills. The benefit for us is that we will have more material from you that is consise, practical and inspiring. We wish you all the best and look forward to your content. Just a thought - with that 'extra' time - why not give some of it as special time for your son and wife. That maybe the greatest benefit from this. David (UK)
As a former MS FTE, I say go for it! Pursue your goals, build your business. Now is the time to do it.
Hi Kevin,
Love your mindset. It's so important to leave this life with minimal regrets. I love your videos and the way you articulate your tutorials. Thank you for each one! All the best to you on your new journey!
All the best to you! I always appreciate the information you are posting!
Good luck! Thanks for taking us along!
I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos, please do a course on being a windows power user from beginner to master!
Thanks for the note Clue! I've added this to my list. Stay tuned!
@@KevinStratvert much appreciated, i'm tuned!
Good luck. It is always gratifying leaving a successful career behind and start your own based on your experience and self success. Just make it happen !!
It has been almost a year since you posted this video and for sure things are going well as you are gaining more and more followers and subscribers. I would say it was a brave decision on your part but you made the decision by calculating the risks and considering the other benefits and opening more new opportunities. Good luck with your new journey and continue making videos. You are inspiring and helping other people like me that you never actually met. And that is one of the best things. I have been following your channel and I am learning a lot from you. God bless and stay safe. :) Oh, by the way, I noticed that pingpong paddle at the start of your video. It got my attention because ping pong is my favorite sport. :)
Hi Kevin, thanks for your passions and decisions. You'll do great and soar great heights. You've have already influenced me and given me confidence with your knowledge and skills.
Kevin, I believe in you, and know you will continue being successful. Enjoy this new avenue 👍
A best example of 'NEVER SETTLE' 🙂
All the best !!!
All the best: Never settle while in Seattle!
Kevin wish you good. Tough decision but sounds like you have a good plan. We will be out here rooting for you and your great work.
Congratulations for being brave enough to make this huge but thoughtful change. I agree that fulfillment is a lot more profound than comfort. Best wishes on all of your endeavors and I thank you so much for all of your valuable assistance you give to me and to your other viewers. I really appreciate your videos and I hope you will continue to enjoy and make them for years to come. 🤗
Congratulation on the move. Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to learning more from your videos.
I've known Kevin for longer than he was at Microsoft. Thoroughly deserves this opportunity and could not have happened to a nicer guy. I'm sure he will succeed!
I thought you were leaving to start Kevin’s Cookie Company 😂. All the best. I love your videos and find them super helpful.
Your sharing has inspired a lot. We also learnt a lot from your power bi . Just to let u know your departure is a beginning of new discovery in life.
Hey Kevin, just discovered you today and found your videos very helpful. Go for it - if you ever need to pivot you have youth in your favour - but I think you are on to a good thing. Unlimited success to you in your endeavours.
I am in my 70s, an active volunteer to train seniors on ITC from Singapore. I was looking for help to sign a PDF on my iPhone. I clicked on your How to Sign PDF on iPhone and managed to sign my eSignature on my tax return for Melbourne. Straight away I subscribed to your channel. I then viewed your How to Become a Millionaire and forwarded it to my daughters and siblings, followed by “ Why I'm leaving Microsoft”.
Here’s wishing you all the very best for your new endeavour, and may God bless you and your family abundantly in what you all do. Amen
good for you! Just found your channel recently and "subscribed" today .... Looking forward to future videos.
I know I am a few months late on posting.. but I just recently needed help while taking online college courses and your videos are some of the best! In my 27+ years in the computer industry, I would say you are at the very top in my opinion with your ability to provide solutions and training. Your video was not only positive and emotional, but also convinced me 100% that you are making the right decision. The world needs you to show us how to be more productive and successful! I look forward to catching up on all your videos. Thank you!!
Way to go Sir!!! Your story is truly inspiring !!! Keep up the good work!! Love your videos!!!
Good luck, man! I'm sure you'll be even more successful on RUclips!
Kevin , I wanted to say congratulations , I just started watching you channel and you have great content. You will have a great furure .
You are brave. Good luck on your new journey. I came upon your videos due to work and I have learned sooo much. Thank you.
Just came across your videos and this one popped up. Having taken a similar path with a positive outcome, I hope you too will be happy with your decision. You will no doubt experience a few bumps along the way but the ride, the high and ability to spend more time with your family is well worth it. No risk... no reward.... Best wishes and keep cranking out the videos. I
Yes! I discovered this channel while searching tutorials on how to improve my tech skills in preparation for distance learning and instruction. Probably now you can guide us through multiple tools from different companies.
Congratulations 🎉 love the advice about looking back in your life as if you were 80.
I would totally do the same if I were in your position. Excited to follow along on your new journey!
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Just came across this while looking at a couple of your videos for MS Teams, which we started using just before the Pandemic. Obviously you're in a better position than most to leave a company like Microsoft. You have a lot of experience that will serve you well. You present things very well. I can tell you've had a lot of past experience that makes you well suited for your new work, and I have no doubt you'll be successful. Of course I hit the 'like' and subscribed. Good luck. Look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future.
Good luck rowing your own boat Kevin! I have recently begun watching your videos to learn MS Teams and they have been extremely helpful. I now am a subscriber looking forward to learning more from you as I develop my skill set. Keep up the great work!
Oh he is amazing and love his content . He can never go wrong in my book
As someone who has recently changed job, I totally understand what you must be going through. My mentor once shared a story that said -You have to leave the good to make something great. Congratulations on taking this huge step Kevin. Your videos have always been helpful and I am sure you will be able to do better with the time that you plan to invest in it. Wish you all the very best!!
p.s. - I can listen to you for hours, so there's no question of not liking the videos on your channel :-)
Right choice buddy! keep your dreams and new paths in the bucket! Looking forward learning more from your videos :)
Just found you on Utube, love your channel, good luck with your new venture.
I often leave a comment on youtube... but listening to your video then watching it after hearing your logical reason makes me think about my scenario... GOD SPEED BRO and keep inspiring, Cheers!
Love it and so glad I found you Kevin. I feel inspired!
Good luck. Exciting times ahead for you.
I have watched lots of your VDOs, clear explanation, step-by-step, good pace to follow. Those help me a lot. And this is a brave decision I fully support :)
First off, congratulations Kevin. I have been an HR Exec for many years and I will tell you that CEO's care about the financial stability of a company, not about culture. Now, we have a great opportunity to connect 1 - 1 with nature and independent businesses without the need of a corporation. Your videos have taught me so much. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am a subscribed fan.
Good luck Kevin, it was great working with you. I wish we'd had the chance to work more closely.
All the best to you, Kelvin! Look forward to more great works. So far you have been teaching us how to learn technical skills. Hopefully you can teach us how to pick up entrepreneurial skills too.
Hey Kevin. Have just found you on RUclips when looking for more info on how to best use MS Teams. I've shared your videos with our team who have seen the same value in them that I have - you present your topics clearly, with a little humor sprinkled in and are highly organized. So much respect for the thought process you obviously put into this, I don't think you will ever regret this choice. So congrats on this big move and thank you again for the excellent and relevant content you are providing!