So a poll Hybrid or remote, what will you choose and why

I'm in ISG. My manager said 2 people in the team had to have 90% IBP modifier. Only 60% of ISG got raises this year. Only 2/3 in my team got raises. I think he was lying because I've seen comments stating 4% raises. Is it the same for your team? What... — read more 

I got 4.5%

A post a month or so ago claimed that the raise "buckets" were dogshit. Well I got a 12% raise today. A lot of the "rumors" here do end up being true or semi-true but I've been following this forum for years now and all the layoff scares have 100%... — read more 

Anybody else concerned about DELL Stock tanking before 3/15? It's continuing to slide.

mandatory x hours spent on site overcapacity. will need to load balance for Mon and Fri since more people do Tue Wed Thur will need to WFR despite hybrid. sorry not sorry Can you think of more?

There it is. I was just told by my manager that senior leadership will be “reviewing” your remote “request” and unless you come up with a reason (ie disability or something legal like that) then you WILL be coming back to the office. Trust me, my... — read more 

I believe we are experiencing a final shift towards meaningless jobs with lists of tasks away from having actual careers involving professional accomplishments, rewards and growth. No expertise, knowledge, experience and creative thinking are needed... — read more 

Just back from sick leave and all the RTO discussions appear to be overwhelming my team. Have we got space in the office for everyone to return in a hybrid basis?

CSG, ISG, big areas and teams getting let go. Death, taxes and Dell April reorganizations are inescapable. Start preparing now!

Does anyone from Ireland have any insight into how the new right to request remote work bill that was just passed could affect the RTO mandate?

This is what has felt like... a hostile take over. My history has been as a very high performer in the US for over a decade with many high level awards. I feel like I have accomplished amazing things here. Well... my job was moved overseas... and... — read more 

I honestly believe it will all fall apart in the end. I am not getting into some crazy office with bare minimum conditions, while having a significant increase in my expenses and decrease in my personal time because of the hours of commute. All of... — read more 

We got told an email would be coming. Then when it came the email said to act on another date a week later Looks like they are falling behind or something is cooking?

Do things just so that you can technically say you did your part, but nothing else. No overtime, no weekends, no extra effort whatsoever. I don't see why any of us would do anything outside of exactly what we are paid for considering how little... — read more 

I work in a small global team all 100% remote until last week. Now we are all Field. Is this because we have a good manager (we really do) or some other play to get rid? We are a sales support/business operations support team for DTS.

Manager here for Dell IT in a group developing AI. I won't be posting any inside information but I do want to share an impact of RTO for a low cost regional IC in hope HR is reading these. She was hired as full time remote. Her work output is as... — read more 

The mass US layoffs of the past few years are continuing. In 2024 alone, thousands of workers across many sectors, including media and technology, have lost their jobs and are on the hunt for new ones. But some are finding an unwelcome surprise as... — read more 

In 2018, workers earning $10,000 to $50,000 lived on average 11 miles from work, compared to 12 miles for workers earning more than $250,000 per year. By December 2023, the distance for those making $10,000-$50,000 rose to 18 miles, while the highest... — read more 

"U.S. layoff announcements rose 3% last month to the highest level in 11 months as automation-related restructuring continues to take a toll, a report released on Thursday said. Job cut announcements reached 84,638 in February - the highest since... — read more 

Ladies and gentlemen of Dell, I'm here to talk to you about a game played in the high-rises and office parks across this great nation. I'm talking about the fight between remote work and being chained to an office, the so-called 'return to office'... — read more 

I didn't get anything today in my inbox.

Cheers to all the folks that have no choice but remote! Your "careers" are destroyed.

WFH is one of those things that once people have tasted it, it's done. There's no undoing it. Yes, they can force us back into the office but that's also going to result in employee dissatisfaction of unseen proportions. Keeping the best people will... — read more 

Does anyone else think it is ironic that CHRO is talking about "Civility and Openness" in the workplace at SxSW this weekend while Dell is laying off thousands of people and demanding that we sit in an office so they know we are working? Where is the... — read more 

The leadership in my org is encouraging us to choose remote and many of us are. There’s strength in numbers, so don’t be afraid to make that choice if it’s better for you. The company is going to be making huge cuts at will and people are going be... — read more 

Check out the current SP. Dell just cleaned HP's clock, stole HPE's Lunch money and drank Lenovo's milkshake, Whilst all the flailing around Dell quietly built an edge to core to cloud megaglobalcorp that works. Find me another company that has... — read more 

Resist RTO my fellow warriors of Dell, who have battled in the digital frontier from the confines of your homes. A decree has been cast down by the financial lords of our enterprise, a call to abandon our fortresses of solitude and to gather within... — read more 

A friend asked me recently how much of a pay bump I'd need to consider leaving Dell for another company. He was quite shocked when I told him I'd happily take a pay cut to get out of here. I wasn't joking. The only things I'd need are proof of good... — read more 

... and something smells awfully fishy about it. For starters , Dell has very obfuscated business model ; my question is - does somebody understand how Dell is making money in those so-called Blockbuster quarters. My feeling is that Dell is much... — read more 

If your manager tries to force you to choose hybrid, tell them you're staying remote. Make them fire you. It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

The gain in SP yesterday is larger than HPE and Netapp market cap combined. Must be doing something right.

There is a massive brain drain happening and it's been going on for months if not years. The people who are leaving are exactly those the company wants out because they've been here the longest and they're paid the most. With this happening, why do... — read more 

Anyone remember when the UAW stepped up and fought for Ford employees in TX to get their piece of the $25 billion in revenue last fall?. Must be nice.

Does anyone have word on next round of cuts and what regions? UK sales region and not hearing much. Seems to be they are cutting commision to push us out but would like peoples thoughts. Happy to go if getting a payout as the its a toxic place to... — read more 

Support for Premier is getting WFR later in the month. Sales is getting their access back to control Premier - this time in DSA.

But he doesn 't own you. Don't give him and his cronies at the hedge funds buying up Dell the satisfaction. Stay remote!