I've been avoiding this for months. I told myself things would get better, that I could wait it out. But after the last round of reorgs happened and the latest gossip about more cuts, I've accepted that I need to leave. I really didn't want to go through the interview process again. It's exhausting and demoralizing. But I feel like I have no choice anymore. I can't stay somewhere that makes me this unhappy.
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This is sad
All but 2 managers in a department were let go.
The one tenured manager is great - has the old CDW values
The other manager is horrible
I was part of last summer's layoff - called me while I was on PTO, hunted me down to let me go after 10+ years of tenure.
I knew for months / years that the writing was on the wall. I made it through a handful of layoffs before it got to me.
I had my resume ready to go. But took time to unwind from the stress that was built up by years of micro-management, horrible leadership and a toxic work environment.
It was heartbreaking at first but let me tell you, the grass really is greener on the other side. CDW is not what it was 5/10/15 years ago and it isn't going to get better.
But on the side where the grass is greener is better management, better pay and better work environments. It really is out there. I promise!
What end of the business are all of you in that you’re leaving and finding better? I’m wondering if that’s a possibility for me.
@dt Are you willing to share what company you're working at now? I'm looking to jump this sinking ship along with many coworkers on this platform. Thanks!
I left at the end of last year.
It was not an easy decision. Turns out, I am much happier, not to mention much better compensated (by $30k more a year) to do nearly the same job.
I can see nothing has changed, and the stock is at an all time low. I couldn't believe the difference in seeing how my new company has individuals that know things and get things done.
Leaving is hard, but sometimes it's the right choice.
I left back in December in favor of a position at ServiceNow. 6 months later I can say it was one of the best personal decisions I have made.
I will volunteer for the upcoming RIF. This place is pretty much a disaster zone.
Same, I'm at the point that I'd even happily take a voluntary RIF with the payout without having something to immediately go to.
There’s a high likelihood that you will be much happier anywhere else but here
i feel this