I AM DELL'S mvp and i aint going nowhere so you can get to know me
Dell Technologies
Can someone please point out the technologies created by Dell?
ChatGPT's take on Dell
Whether Dell Technologies is a good company to work for depends on what you're looking for in a workplace, but overall, it has a solid reputation. Here are some pros and cons based on employee reviews and industry rankings: ✅ Pros: Flexible work... — read more
Thursday is the day
Good sources indicate the location of the deck chairs will be known Thursday and likely announced Monday - the beginning of the new quarter.
ISG Clown show
So the ousted Sudhir which was a good thing, and replaced him with Ihab and Rajesh? This place really has become a clown show and Arthur Lewis is the head clown!
WFR'd Last day tomorrow
Anyone tell me how things are meant to go? I've had zero communication from my manager or HR since they informed me several weeks ago. No chat about who takes over my workload or anything. Do I just hand my laptop in and leave at the end of the day... — read more
Moved Manager to make up magic 20
I have been moved to a manager and team I have no connection with. My old manager will still manage my workload and regular ftf but the actual manager is some other individual. I mean wtf? Then jobs for the boys ethic is thick here...
Spans and layers
This is taking effect currently. I see lots of people whos numbers are dwindling, they will be changed to IC and terminated in August
Tell Dell - direct manager impact?
(reposting this comment from a previous thread, hoping to get answers this time) I think our org’s management is fantastic. These days I feel exactly the opposite about the ELT. Last year, I answered TD accordingly. But I read here that negative... — read more
Not getting credit for being in the office
I only got credit for being in the office two days last week. Is there a specific time of day that you need to be in the office to get credit? Some days i wait and come in after traffic dies down. Perhaps we have to be in by 9AM or 10AM to get... — read more
What's the consensus for this week looking like?
Layoffs, yes or no? Big or small? Anything?
Tommorw
Folks, my high contact confided in me at the local medieval axe-throwing bar, that tomorrow is going to be bat sh-t crazy. The upper management suite is calling this Apocalypse Monday. She said the percentage would be at least 35%. IT and sales... — read more
Idea to boost morale
I propose that Dell, as a forward-looking and innovative company, to consider seriously the following initiatives to boost our corporate culture: Morning national anthem + flag raising ceremony (featuring the Dell Flag and Country Flag) ... — read more
Quitting Dell Finally!
Putting my 2 weeks on Monday after months of job hunting. Any tips before leaving?
Why do people still waste their energy on Dell?
There are so many better options available. You're not doing yourself any favors by staying.
Dell’s RTO Gamble
Dell’s RTO Gamble: Ki-ling Productivity, Not Boosting It Dell forced everyone back into the office thinking it would “boost productivity,” but all they really did was ki-l morale and waste time. Now people are just physically sitting there, not... — read more
Measuring time in office?
Any truth to employees being tracked for how long they are working on campus network vs VPN? Working nights or weekends from home (no credit), only credit for onsite work?
Next week will be a bloodbath
I’m hearing grumbling from the higher ups that next week is being called D day for IT. Apparently they are going scorched earth, 35% reduction in India and US. Tariffs and AI to blame Stay safe all, make sure to hold your loved ones, we are in for a... — read more
Empire Building starts Monday
Director and VP level have allready started building empires. IT's a blood bath. IC TSEs are now reporting to director level (so Director can get their magic 20). Managers convert to IC (News Flash - your going to get the chop). Entire... — read more
Two truths and one lie, only current employees please
I will go first Dell’s culture is the best. NOT project M is bat sh-t crazy my manager cares about me
The Rock Campus
Project Maverick ... could it be that Dell will be cut lean and all building infrastructure absorbed by Switch's The Rock campus of exascale Ai datacenters eventually; with just the bare minumum of highly technical sales reps and engineers selling... — read more
Next week
Get ready for monumental changes that will bury any remainder of morale
Dell Hung Up On Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZE99-Be_Gk
MD wants managers to be “alive”
MD wants lively managers. Yes, basically mindless zealots to carry out his crazy to drive him company into the ground. It’s sad, because EMC and Dell used to be a good company. The past 2 years have been absolutely terrible. You know what the... — read more
CRPs, Mocks, SITs, Sprints
Looks like the final months of Maverick with all kinds of activities in all kinds of work streams going on simultaneously. With many problems that are mostly ignored by Deloitte. This is a dumpster fire. With almost all of the best people having... — read more
Bain is driving this company
Great companies fail when they decide to rest on their laurels, start to fail and then bring in consultants to 'help'. That's why we're in the plight we're seeing now. Bain is driving this company, not our ELT. If Bain says 'jump', the ELT asks 'how... — read more
Car allowance/corporate car changes
Have you heard anything about changes to company car use policies or car allowance? apparently the changes are to apply to new employees, but of course people who are currently working on changing cars will have to sign new policies
Hopkinton Cuts
Any Hopkinton people recently cut in W1 April on here? Unemployment was denied bc of severance. Anyone else have issues?
August , not so bad
I have heard 1% layoffs with most groups exempt Anyone hear any different ?
When is it our turn again
Intel laying off 20% When are Dell going to layoff again ?
Consulting firms over home grown talent
It seems like Dell is leaning towards engaging consulting firms that charge 10x more for considerably less output, rather than investing in retaining its in-house talent (whatever is left). I’m curious — is this a broader trend across the company, or... — read more
can you use t-shirts to cover up shitholes?
if so, then Jeff clarke's presence in Dell would at least make any sense... as he created that shithole!
Vacation
Because of a special event I tool three weeks vacation earlier this year. If I am laid off or otherwise terminated before the end of the year - do I have to pay that back?
Surviving at a company isn’t a culture
You shouldn’t have to “survive” at Dell to stay. Dell has created the perfect business case for how not to run a company and create a continued high stress, unproductive environment, with the delusion that their company is perfect and if you don’t... — read more
F&G Life Insurance Benefits
I have received 3 benefits related letters from F&G Life Insurance lately. Does anyone know if this can be related to Dell employment, or is it likely some phishing or scam?
Tell Dell Should be Soon....No Mercy!
"Dell is a great place to work"......that question unfairly reflects your immediate manager,but this year, everything needs to be low scores no matter what. No mercy.....sweep the leg
Where did the 80000 employees come from?
Hi All, I’ve seen several people reference that Dell is trying to get below 80k employees and that 28k more layoffs will happen. Is there a source/origin of this information?
Pay Grades, what’s the bandings?
Anyone able to outline the pay grade bandings? Rough figures I7 through I10 please? Thanks
The Fall of Dell: A Cautionary Tale of Leadership and Loyalty
I’ve been at Dell for over a decade—long enough to have seen our incredible rise, but also close enough now to witness the unraveling from the inside. Back in June 2024, our stock was sitting confidently at $180 a share. Fast forward to April 2025... — read more
Work and promotion
Sometimes I feel like just punching the card and getting that paycheck but career wise I want to get to next level. However, I don’t think Dell gives a lot of good work opportunities either. So it’s kind of a vicious circle.