Thread regarding DXC Technology layoffs

wow, bitter much....

"...brainwashed and controlled and are milking the DXC system."

brainwashed... nope.

controlled... a nope here also.

milking the DXC system... I can go there.

My day is coming... sure is but not this WFR cycle though I am considering volunteering for the late June WFR. We'll see. If not and the winds are with me I plan to WFR/resing in January 2019. Either way you can be dang sure I have a plan B... C...

This geezer likes my comfy bed too much, so to be put out on the streets is not an option in my playbook. This is where control over my life and how it plays out is applicable.

To the other positive pauly, we agree on one thing - DXC is sinking and it is accelerating so yes, I do have a plan and for now I will double down and state that it is in my best interest to stay put. I know when to jump ship, considering my situation (and yes I will agree this can change rapidly) it's just not time. So I believe in this case I am in controll and am perceptive enough to know when the storm is headingmy way.

To the other ranter... me, invaluable... HECK NO! I just fill a slot, the work associated with that slot is getting done and they have no reason to kick me to the curb for now. Can it happen... duh! As a matter of fact, I am the one who has stated numberous times many of the functions of my job can be automated and even told them how. DXC is too thick-headed to tkae the free advise and work to automate in my area. Is it coming, eventually.

"...move on quickly..." to what. I am being recruited by a friend for a position that is a 2.5 hour commute one way. Five hours of my life on the road when I have a two-minute commute from the kitchen for coffee to my home office. I, of course would get more money, but how to a numerical value a 5 hour commute just to break even from what I have now.

My spouse was WFR recently so I know from some experiance what that can do. We were prepared, we had a plan B. Activated with the WFR and executed flawlessly. Was still able to take a trip cross country and have a shorter trip planned for May.

Just because a person stays at DXC does not mean they control their lives. Lighten up people, it's just a place where you are employed. Their are other options.

Reality is that ML wants a bigger bonus and that is achieving by removing bums from seats either by WFRs or resignations preferably. Having been a statistic that added to his bonus my world has changed 1000% care of a WFR and he gained some $$$ to manage the remaining employees at DXC.

Reality is ALL over the place for us to see, loud and clear. The Reality is, with DXC, even if you are a high performer - you can be Fired; Reality is - even if you are a low performer - you can hang around ; Reality is - if your pay grade is not high, then you have a chance to stick around ; Reality is - even if you don't produce, you can survive because there ins't a PM or Lead with the skills to evaluate you; Reality is - when all reasoning fails - you can still be fired for no reason; Finally - the REALITY is - move on quickly, if you can ; ELSE - make hay while the sun shines...

NOT think that you are invaluable, or you are still around because you are a valued resource etc. etc. ... None of that BS...

@SPqZ0cn-1ejg - I agree 100% perccent with you ! As for @SPqZ0cn-1uxo, WE don't have to look for another job, even if we are thrown out. Does it make it right or good, NO that doesn't come into this picture, as long as you are not explicitly hurting or working against another person.... it is business nothing personal...Am I providing 100% of my effort (when asked for) ....YES... Am I available 24 hrs a day ...YES...Can/Am i do/doing the work of 2 or more individuals ...YES. Are there folks who are working 8 - 10 hrs a day, without producing results or taking 8 hrs to do a 1 hour task... YES....

Point well said you have been brainwashed and controlled and are milking the DXC system. Even at Dundler Miffin we had some control over our demise. Your day is coming and you too soon will be put out on the street unless you have those innate qualities that make you a DXC employee

"I am not sure if those who remain are stubborn, crazy or a glutton for punishment."

I'll add another category @1hdf... it is in my best interest to stay.

Without too much filler, I am a few years shy of my 60th, work from home, believe I am below the higher salary radar, talk to my people manager 3-4 times a year, my work manager is pretty dang good to me. the work has its moments and challenges but I can be done when I need to be. My home office is actually an office (well, decked out bedroom) far superior to anything I have had at DXC (read no office, just a cubicle and/or an open workspace). All in all, not a bad deal for me right now.

Believe me when I say I have looked at the market and believe I can get another job if I choose to but at what cost. I get paid more but I will have to commute 2+ hours a day, will need to actually put on some trousers and a button up shirt, time to start... set, time to 1st break... programmed, time for luch and how long... set, watch the clock until time to go how and 1-1/2hours later I am finally there. Add corporate politics, office politics and behavior, etc...

Not a glutton, crazy... like a fox maybe, stubborn... possibly as I will never see the inside of an office space again... by my choice.

To be honest most lower level managers have little power or influence on what goes on. How many do more than forwarding emails, chasing missing time-sheets and maybe do a performance review once or twice a year? As for inflicting WFR on their teams they are told what to do and who to target - they either comply or will be out themselves.

Management is soooo locked in and protected and full of nepotism, and favoritism YOU can't crack it. There are people in managment still there and god only knows how they have lasted so long. They all must have dirt on each other or are paid off to stay employed. They couldn't get another job outside DXC no matter how hard they try. They have a great gig and just keep milking it until DXC is run dry. hahahahahah how sFrogmad and pathetic.

@csn @1rwo Ah, the infamous Hurd pay cut request. It was positioned as the less painful option to jobs cuts. In the US it was unceremoniously implemented, however due to different employment laws in Europe people had to be asked to take a cut. I remember my manager confirming there was no guarantee it would EVER be reinstated and that taking the pay cut would not necessarily save my job.

It took me seconds to say 'no'. Unsurprisingly they got very few takers.

Hurd was a one-trick pony who only knew how to cut costs; doesn't sound to different from the current incumbent of the CEO's chair...

@csn

Hurd was indeed a tosser. It took me mere seconds to refuse his kind offer of a pay cut.

As of today I'm 389 days out of HPE ES and 363 days into a Contract role elsewhere. I feel 10 years younger.

DXC has a listing of layoff dates stretching into 2019 and expect hundreds/thousands each round. They keep moving the accounts sales target to ensure no bonus is paid. The goal of upper leadership is to get you to leave, make those remaining figure a way to still get the job done and then in the end tell them its their fault when it doesn't. Its a cycle and only the leadership profits (either by sale of company or stock before the crash). I am not sure if those who remain are stubborn, crazy or a glutton for punishment.

I sat in meetings with HR on the UK CSC side, but can't say I ever witnessed such practices to intimidate employees to avoid paying redundancy or make them want to leave. The only poor treatment I observed were my colleagues in the US who would get a day's notice - yeah I know that stuff happens and how our European laws look cushy in comparison - but even so, when folks have given the firm 20-30 yrs of loyalty only to be escorted off the premises like some criminal is what I'd call despicable, especially when the firm kept boasting of pride in its people and how people were the greatest asset.

The only reason I come back to this forum is to see Laurie and his cohorts get their comeuppance for their despicable behavior and get taken down or better still, locked up! That my friends will be a great day!

DXC will always be a juicy fruit - always ripe for WFR as more and more work gets lost.

because of this, DXC needs ruthless managers. Its the only game in town called "eat the workers and sh*t them out

You witnessed this crap going on and never thought to blow the whistle? I never had any shortage of wage rises and bonuses at EDS for ten years, fair company to work for. HP and HPE. Well that’s another story, Hurd even asked us to take a pay cut, the absolute tosser!