It surely will not even match inflation. Dell is cheap. Life is getting more expensive by the day. If you feel like you have less money, it's because you do. Raises will 100% not fix it.

That feeling is completely dead now. If you told me 15 years ago this is where we'd be, I'd call you a liar. Yet, here we are.

Considering they demoted the majority of sr managers last February... Which su-ks bc my manager was AMAZING! New manager/director is cool but he has no clue wtf we do on a daily basis and has no personal relationship with any of us. I've never... — read more 

Did anyone get it yet ?

As I found out just today, I cannot submit vacation from 1st of May because of One Dell. What kind of company is this that I cannot submit my vacation which is my right per our country labour code? Is this applied across while Dell?

All this fu--ing training!!!!

I've been averaging 38-40 badges every quarter. Especially in this one it's been tougher with snowstorms. I just finished my yearly review and got overwhelmingly positive feedback but that doesn't really matter right.

Rumors in the leadership chat are that large layoffs are to begin tomorrow and go through Wednesday. Most groups won't be affected but from what I have heard it's primarily ISG, CSG, IT, and then small percentages throughout other groups. Those who... — read more 

Return to office policies feel disconnected from how many teams actually work now. A lot of teams are spread across different cities and countries. Even when people sit in the same building, most of their meetings are still on video calls. The day... — read more 

Help me understand this. We buy companies. Some of them are good, some su-k, so quality varies. What's constant is what we do after the acquisition. We always run them into the ground, destroy any value that exists, they stop innovating or developing... — read more 

Confirmed by MSD himself in ISG townhall

Good luck Friday, hope you don't get the 'business update' invite for Monday am. They're coming.

Getting tired of hearing about how great the previous quarter was and how much money dell made, when the people who made that happen are shown nothing in return. We get below inflation rate raises, no promotions and constant layoffs... Show us the... — read more 

This wave of AI-driven transformation only makes a small group of capitalists richer, while the majority of others may end up being harmed.

My director spilled to me that the IBP is likely over 140 this year.

It's supposed to go live in May but is far from ready and absolutely will not be very functional by May... I feel bad for the good managers and good people who are heavily involved in it because when it inevitbly FAILS, many of them will be let go... — read more 

Layoffs were pushed back a bit due to the NDA project along with another project but from what I've heard, layoffs are to be expected starting 3/6 and to go until 3/12. Rumors have it that ISG/CSG will be hit fairly hard along with low performing... — read more 

I'm already an I-7 and I have no RSU as part of my comp. Which I levels get RSUs and how much ?

Did they bounce back?

If you came up with a great idea, get in touch with the Intellectual Property department. Not only could you get a share of any royalties, your name is on the patent - proving you innovated. Maybe someone at Dell will forget about you - but other... — read more 

It's a serious questions. I am curious what the board thinks. I think we lost every incentive to innovate and we also see what's going on the exec level, so why bother.

To prepare for potential layoffs and job searching , I've been thinking of writing blogs about internal tools I built ( especially with AI ) during my years at Dell that has saved my org millions. Figured it might help build a strong... — read more 

interested to see reactions from some of these points, Dell is doing great these last few days in terms of stock, but is it short lived? I keep thinking about SMCi and they just seem to have the right blueprint. consider my thought process: ​SMCI... — read more 

back over $150!

Anyone know the IBP% yet?

I survived another round of layoffs and am not happy about it. Any tips or tricks for how to get let go? I quiet quit back in 2022 and have been doing less than half the amount of work that I did previously. I am constantly in the bottom 3 on my team... — read more 

I'm sure it varies from org to org but like, if you are a valued employee and have good relationships with managers, directors, etc... and overall are a stellar employee, what even happens to those who go in 1x a week or 3x week or don't hit the... — read more 

Has anybody else noticed the increased number in generic five-star reviews and decrease in negative ones? It could be argued that people are simply happier here and talking about it (with very similar, soulless phrases), but anybody who works here... — read more 

Layoffs were minimal and fairly non-existent this month which is not normal considering the previous 5 years. YAY! Well, Mavrick is officially rolling out in May and from what I've heard, a LARGE portion of those NDA workers are scheduled to be let... — read more 

My director told me the other day that execs are only looking for a minimum of 45 days/quarter of in office visits. A quarter is 13 weeks which c ums out to be 65 business days. Which is basically 3-4 days/week and is also the same as what it was... — read more 

What groups are up now? Seems they went easy this year with layoffs so far but, I'm guessing the axe will fall when maverick rolls out - and fails.

Michael Dell just announced 10% across the board salary increase becuase of todays historic stock rise. Thanks Mike

There's a tool I built at work that, per my director, is saving Dell $1M a year at the least in operational expense. I go away, and there's no one to manage the tool. My teammates are capable to learn coding but they've got their plates full too... — read more 

I've posted about this a few times and get downvoted/laughed at but I'm telling you, full remotes are being targeted now. It was only a matter of time... Dell has made it blatantly clear that they want ALL employees local to an office - as in ALL... — read more 

More stock buybacks, not rewards to your common employees. That’s how you drive employee satisfaction even lower. To the mud we go!

When the he-l did we stray so far from the mission?

Or are we enjoying a well-deserved break right now?

It’s time Dell stock becomes what it is. Bag holder stock

If your name is picked for layoffs, can you ask if you can get some time to try out applications for other teams ? I know that FAANG has this policy. Curious if Dell does too. This might help those who cannot get jobs elsewhere or might not want... — read more