I realized it's going to be easier to count the people who are not planning to leave DXC than those who are looking left and right for a way out. Judging by the people I talk to, a good 90 percent of the workforce is not happy with at least some aspects of their job and most of them are ready to say goodbye. Me included.
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Why would anyone stay somewhere where they're not happy? Because we work from home, unlimited vacation, don't have to work too hard or at all. Over 55 years old and not easy to find a job where you don't have to work nights, weekends and be on call that's why
I think a lot of folks want to leave, but are waiting for WFR. Depending on where you are, WFR can be financially beneficial. Where I am, it's notice period (3 months for those who've been there a while), plus 1 week's money for each year of service. If you've been there 12 years, you're looking at a 6 month salary pay-out (and the bit that isn't notice period is tax free).
For me, it wasn't worth waiting for. I'd only been there two years, so would have had 14 weeks salary as my settlement for WFR. I tried to get voluntary WFR, which would have paid 18 week, but kept getting refused. Seems I was the sort of person they wanted to keep, even though I wanted to go.
I left anyway, and anyone still there should do the same if they're not happy. On one point, Sal is absolutely right: "If you don't like it, leave". Why would anyone stay somewhere where they're not happy?
I would agree @ 90% would be open to a move, but probably only 30% active IE calling reqruiters, having interviews etc. This activity is contributing to 15%-20% attrition.
I actually think the current attrition rate suits the Execs planned company shrinkage! There will come a point when the loss of so much capability will start to impact basic operational function.
I resigned early 2021 after a serious 18 month search (about 5 final stage interviews). You have to get out there and talk to people..