Sometimes I feel like just punching the card and getting that paycheck but career wise I want to get to next level. However, I don’t think Dell gives a lot of good work opportunities either. So it’s kind of a vicious circle.
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Promotions do happen at least in MFG if you kiss your managers A$$. I've seen people that have worked there over 20 years that are reliable, do there job well but have never once been promoted because they just do there job and do not kiss anyone's a-s. It's kind of sad that there are some Managers that do not treat there people fairly one M2 in particular has promoted half of his group and most of them should not have been promoted but they kiss up to him and work alot of overtime!!
Absolutely zero chance of promotion, Bub. The new IC to Leader ratios will make sure of that. Leaders will have up to 40 direct reports before a leader below them can be justified. 40! For VPs it’s 35.
Basically they are getting rid of the director level
The nose gotta be a dark shade of brown
Why in gawd would you waste your time with a promo at dell?
pro tip: it is far easier to get a pay and title bump with a new company.
a dell promotion is a case where you're losing even when winning.
With the death of DEI more promotions based on merit and education will make it more equitable for all.
@c1+1jsaxzgcg - why do you just expect to be promoted?
You own your career. Promotions don't just happen out of the blue. Build an IDP. Put a promotion goal out there. Document a plan in workday. Force your manager to participate. At least then, you have documentation in Feb when the planning cycle is happening to back up your desire for a promotion.
I've worked for too many lazy managers who won't put in the work. You own your career. If after a year that doesn't work out, it's time to start looking at moving to another group internally for the promo or leaving the company to actually get decent salary bump. You're never going to get a decent bump moving internally or thru a promotion since Dell already knows what you make and that you aren't willing to leave. They will low ball you all day every day compared to what you could make on the open market.
In order to promote you we have to bring your new salary up to 90% of the midrange salary for the new position in your region. Finances usually hold us back. One promotion means less raise for everyone else in my budget.
You won’t get a promotion at Dell. They don’t want to promote you, they want to take advantage of you as much as possible and then fire you.
I was hired at an entry level. 10 years later I was still at that level. I got many inspire awards, took courses....didn't matter. It depends on if you have a manager that cares about you or not. I had the later.
dell hires underqualified candidates at a cheap rate and hopes they grown into the job, when they do this everywhere it turns into mud.
It depends how rough a tongue you've got for the silky butts of those above you..
I’ve been working at Dell for two decades. On my very first day, I was advised to pursue certifications if I wanted to build a lasting career within the company. So, I did—earning certifications left and right, believing they would open doors to advancement. But despite my efforts, nothing changed. I’ve been doing essentially the same job for twenty years, with no promotion or meaningful progression. I don't look anymore for advancement, because they usually know who will be hired before the job interview.
What I’ve come to realize is that meritocracy doesn’t truly exist at Dell—not in practice. Advancement isn’t necessarily tied to skill, dedication, or professional development, it is not who you are but who you know. I take pride in being very good at what I do, and perhaps that’s the only reason I’m still here.
I've been with the company for 10 years now and have had one opportunity for promotion. Someone with lesser qualifications and less time with the company got it. Seriously, take the advice of those suggesting to look elsewhere.
You wonder get to the next level at Dell. Any promotion needs to be approved by the very top especially above a certain level. And then you get to i9 and i10 and just have a target on your back because this company is too cheap to pay serious talent. Look elsewhere.