When I started working in computer science, I was always told: The job is to always understand what you're doing, that's a mindset you need to keep all time. Like, never run a piece of code or script if you don't understand it Don't trust what... — read more 

I am getting an offer in a new company and due to the HR processes, it looks like I will join mid-april. I'm planning on going in person until I give notice period. Can I stop going in person for the 2 weeks of notice?

Woo-Hoo!!! The stock today is 119 and it keeps rising. DELL is returning to the glorious years of the end of the 90s ! DELL will dominate again the supply chain of the HW vendors! Star Power!!

Just some basic reminders: DO NOT cut your nails at the office. Shaking your Stanley filled with ice and water constantly will not make your water taste better. Parking spot lines are there for a reason, not a suggestion. Please place your... — read more 

MD wanted 60% of the workforce to be remote by 2019. Many workers were already in that capacity before Covid hit. When everyone went remote, productivity was at an all-time high. The company talked about it all the time. Many articles in the press... — read more 

JC sounds like a hick. BS repeating previous years speeches. They talk about market share but have no direction. "Sell more storage" inspiring. "Increase margin" wow, such insight

Why did everyone believe that RTO would be permanent? Dell has always had it’s red flags over the years. It’s no different than being with a partner that displays the sane behavior and you know you should cut ties but you don’t. And now you have to... — read more 

My guess is that when the desired amount of attrition is achieved, the senior execs will look the other way when individual managers ease up on the RTO enforcement... — read more 

It’s so funny reading the posts of people saying this company is a Cush job. It’s a bully environment that is very toxic. They ruined the one good thing about hopkinton.

Had some time on my hands and here is what the summary (100% ai generated) looks like (Dell is included but keep in mind AI halucinates - regardless, this paints the picture quite a bit): Intel: Although Intel has a long track record of... — read more 

Apologies - not a layoff/RTO post but rather a company AI policy question. Anyone ( especially developers who do CRUD work using public libraries, writing scripts and NOT those on teams working on proprietary Dell software ) face actions like... — read more 

There aren't enough desks in some offices in Ireland to fully accommodate RTO - does anyone know how this is going to work? We're gone past the 'mid-feb' comms that were promised.

now that cat is out of the bag let's address daily hours. we all know 6+ per day is expected. If that hasnt been communicated yet it eventually will be. You can count on it. One thing is for sure. Dell is going to get more su-ky when you thought... — read more 

Guys, does it seem like we are going down the same river as Xerox. MD is just su-king the company financially dry and we are getting peanuts. Did anyone see his new car?

Instead of bending over backward to accommodate everyone at all hours, I’ve decided to embrace the “flying under the radar” phase. My new plan? Do the bare minimum, stay off everyone’s radar, and when the time comes, collect my paycheck. It’s not my... — read more 

Our worries are over.....finally https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/dell-shares-pop-on-report-of-5-billion-deal-for-ai-servers-for-elon-musks-xai.html

Is there any chance tomorrow will just be a normal day? No layoffs, no announcements, no surprises to send my anxiety through the roof?

He said when March approaches just come in each day but doesn’t matter if it’s 1 hour or 8 hours.

I am completely Bamboozled by the very confusing naming scheme and the complete chaos it has brought upon the numerous manual excel files that the team maintains.

With the new RTO changes coming, I got a question for the pre covid employees: How was the office hours flexibility during thanksgiving and christmas week? Did your manager allow you to not have to be in office during these two holidays weeks? Trying... — read more 

Anyone happen to hear about what the percentage is this year? I’d think with all the cost cutting we’d have something decent but I’m always afraid to ask.

Whether it’s layoffs, RTO, benefit cuts, or any of the other terrible decisions management has pushed in recent years, far too many people are willing to just roll over and accept it. Sure, people grumble. They vent on sites like this, complain to... — read more 

Ran into a Dell manager in a local supermarket not my manager but one of her peers. It’s not unusual since we live in the same town. She confided that remote employees are going to be very disappointed and angry when bonuses are announced. I said... — read more 

I hope this finds everyone well. I’d like to take a moment to discuss an important topic that could have a significant impact on our workplace and the way we work together moving forward: the possibility of unionizing. In recent times, there has... — read more 

Currently in CSG FED, aware of the March 3rd RTO policy. But since it was mentioned they are getting rid of the flag system, are we safe to WFH until March 3rd? I assume yes, but just wanting to see what yall think.

Hey, boss, are you actually sure it can replace all of us? I just asked it to rewrite the amazing grace sticking to "a couple events"... Actually loving it and will sample it somehow Amazing greed, how sweet the sound Of workers tossed away. Their... — read more 

The Economist had an article yesterday about how to encourage resignations without torching a company. It specifically mentions return to office as one of the wrong ways to do it. Here is a link but if you don’t have Apple News you probably won’t... — read more 

At the Forest Service, for example, 2,400 recent hires are being let go, according to Andy Vanderheuel, who represents the workers as part of the National Federation of Federal Employees. The agency is excluding firefighters, law enforcement... — read more 

My work location was changed from Field to Remote on Tuesday, like some posters have mentioned. Everyone (try, it's not easy anymore), open a HR case asking why there location changed. Just to fook around with them.

I guess he doesn't have access to a telephone, text or instant messaging. Many people can multitask and participate in multiple conversations simultaneously in the time of one drive by, in person interruption. You want in person... you're going to... — read more 

Does anyone have any information about time in office requirements for March 3rd and beyond. Heard all the various rumors. Our teams are planning to comply with RTO, but the common question is around what constitutes a day in the office?

dells leadership is failing trying to get us to quit... we need to join together to fight. its all about money they have forgotten about the people.

Dell paid over $700 million in severance costs last year after it conducted two rounds of layoffs, one in February and one in August, according to its third-quarter earnings report. Layoffs have been ongoing but they also continue to hire back... — read more 

I yearn for the resignation of managers and directors who have been in their roles for over 20 years. Personally, I've never felt inclined to remain at a single company for such an extended period. Beyond the comfort and the intense need for... — read more 

See you $9x soon. Quick. Someone tell JC we need more AI mentions.

Chevron has recently implemented a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, coupled with a reduction of 9,000 employees, and is relocating many remaining administrative positions to India. It’s clear that other companies, like Dell, are following suit by... — read more 

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