Curious to know why some are staying with the same company for many years?
I switch jobs every 1-3 years for a 20% pay increase
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Spot on. Especially in Round Rock. Had that small, factory town vibe, co workers kids played sports together, saw others at church, restaurants, etc. In fact, our coworker neighbors all affectionately referred to each other as "Dell trash" :-)
And yes the work journey at Dell was quite beneficial as one hopped around in the company... but alas, them days are long gone.
- 4 weeks vacay plus Christmas
- the devil that I know
- most people are pretty cool and nice
Early in my career I switched companies a few times. At Dell, I have been able to switch jobs and departments, learning new skills along the way. In the meantime, I had kids. As a family we are settled in the community. Your risk tolerance goes down when you're the bread winner for your family.
Eventually you wake up and say where did the time go?
I stayed 5 years but started looking at 4 years left just a bit ago. I can say i got a pay increase and less stress at the new job and no I don't work any harder, in fact it's easier with less micromanaging. I'm sure most people stay because it's a horrible job market and hard to get a job right now. Reach out to your network and ask for recommendations. You all deserve to work for a new place cause dell is not kind to it's employees right now.
Because it’s so easy. Working as Dell is like semi-retirement. No deadlines, no pressure, no competition for good jobs. Why would anyone leave Dell? It’s a cakewalk compared to companies that actually expect you to work.
I stayed for so long because I enjoyed jamming a square peg into a round hole.
Been here for 20 years and saw salary and benefit increases as roles changed.
While no longer the case - there were people who stuck around for stock options or RSUs to be vested. Some became quite well off. Some former DG employees have pensions on the line too.
But 20 years at the same job, same desk... I couldn't do that.
Sick family kept me needing a steady job at same location
I have changed roles, not companies for many years and increased my pay and have been happy with it. However, I do network and look for opportunities. I have the skills, but the jobs are hard to get right now. My colleagues who are out of work are struggling to compete in this market. I'd prefer to keep busy. If you are young, no responsibilities other than yourself, take the risks and learn!
No skill so can't move.
I agree with most posts. My director who is a 20+ seems more afraid of change and doesn't seem to have valuable or exciting skills to offer an innovative or fast paced tech company. Seems content with having mastered the stale virtues of Dell.
If I'm honest I got comfortable and now my skills are outdated. I have taken online courses but don't really know what I'm talking about.
My advice to the younger folks once you stop learning new skills you have to leave while your current skills are still relevant. If you don't you are at the mercy of your employer.
The days where staying with the same company is viewed favorably are over and has become a liability if anything.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”
― William Faulkner
It's a terrible idea. The best way to get paid and get ahead to job hop. Staying in one place is usually a terrible idea.
Whats your pay?
People get in a comfort zone and take the path of least resistance.
"Because the job market is currently sh-t?"
the job market has been bad for 10-20y?
lack of ambition and lack of confidence.
I couldnt understand it till I looked at it thru the lens of a small town factory mentality
Because the job market is currently sh-t? Obviously.