Thread regarding Dell Inc. layoffs

Do you plan to stay here until retirement?

I see more and more people leaving even when they don't have that much left until retirement. This is so strange to witness, considering that, until recently, Dell used to be the place where pretty much nobody would even consider leaving in a similar situation. How the times have changed...

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When I was hired in 2009 (EMC) I thought I found my retirement path. The work was consistent and new products were being engineered. Watching Dell slowly squeeze us down to nothing has really changed my opinion. Like everybody else I will stay until my number gets called because its mindless work for decent pay, but I have not learned anything new in years and its becoming the dead end job I feared it would.

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Post ID: @dc+1jj67tpgr

I plan on staying until I retire, although my retirement date just got accelerated!

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Post ID: @cg+1jj67tpgr

It's great knowing you have that option available.

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Post ID: @by+1jj67tpgr

Probably get laid off before retirement, sadly.

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Post ID: @bs+1jj67tpgr

What and survive 30 years of layoffs every 6 months? A lot of delusional people on this site lately.

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Post ID: @bm+1jj67tpgr

Yes

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Post ID: @bj+1jj67tpgr

I got hit a year before retirement and I was remote. Forced retirement. Best thing that ever happened to me!

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Post ID: @bh+1jj67tpgr

Where is this? US, Europe, UK, Ireland?

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