this is my first job fresh from college, i wont be making much but enough to support myself, but seeing the rep is scaring me and now im like should i be looking for somewhere else even while im working there? was there any warnings about lay offs? did yall at least enjoy working there? I guess to be specific anyone has any thought and experience withr roundrock?
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@OP Id be looking if I were you. Their ridiculous idea of shafting their small to mid size customers will bite them and they will and are already flocking to other vendors. The management such as Erica Lambert (who has failed in previous roles at Dell has FAILED but yet gets promoted, HAVE zero clue on how to cultivate and sustain good business relationships. Dell is well on its way to being nothing but a box pusher. There is no more customer support it is strictly break/fix. The EMC fiasco was the biggest fail in Dell history. Done nothing but run the storage division into the ground. EMC products were severely over priced, under performing and all of the EMC people running the show. The VERY same that lead to the demise of EMC in the first place. MD has his billions, he really cant be ousted out of his own company what does he care?
didn't realize this was a job for you. Are you HR?
@kf if people can’t write properly write, they shouldn’t get hired. Communication skills are critical in the corporate world. And yes - I AM a lot of fun at parties. Do you need hundreds of references?
@f4 I’m going to guess you’ve never been laid. Is that the right usage?
@bv in, under and around Sudhir also counted.
@hf wow, you must be a ton of fun to be around. NOT
@OP If you can’t learn to write a coherent paragraph, to spell correctly, to use capital letters, or proper punctuation, you aren’t going anywhere, whether in, or outside of Dell! You’re lucky you even got hired!
Maybe start by learning the difference between "layed" and "laid". Could help your personal life too.
If theyre not paying you much and youre right out of college youll be fine.
Just be prepared to do all the work in your role, the role above you and maybe even a bit of the role above that for years and you wont get the recognition or promotion for years.
Do not settle and when it’s time to fly the coop you will know… best of luck to ya!
You'll be fine, it's mostly anyone over 50 and/or with 10+ years at the company that are being targeted for layoffs.
Definitely don't linger at Dell any longer than you have to. Keep job hunting, learn all you can (yes, most of it is at least 10 years out of date, but experience is still experience), and get out as soon as you can.
Don't listen to all these goofballs. Dell isn't the greatest company in the world but, it's not TERRIBLE either lol. They have their flaws 100% but every company does... Many of the people in this forum are bitter EX employees, or bitter employees whom
Been here 7 years and have enjoyed it 99% of the time.
Never stop looking for your next opportunity.
It’s too bad you never got to work with or for Sudhir.
Don't take your hat off. Next step is to keep job hunting and get out of Dell.
Don't believe the bs here about "getting experience."
Everything you learn will be antiquated or hacky.
No value in staying at Dell on your resume.
@b1 in what ways should I do that ?
@bc lol 😂 do I sound like JB to you?
Anyways, I’ve been working for a competitor for a month now after 7 years in Dell. The competitor is way better than Dell. I survived 7 years of he-l after college and I’m finally loving my job! But without Dell background, not sure I would have made it into the current company so there’s that!
@b8 JB is this you?
Learn to day trade in the stock markets while working at Dell.
Get experience, learn as much as you can but always keep looking and keep your resume up to date. Dell is filled with POS people with terrible agendas. It wasn’t always like this and maybe it will change but right now this is not the company to be.
@b6 yes, I could have said it in a gentler way, however when you have been working on a product from zero, given it all only to see your colleagues AND your manager being pushed out, it’s best to hear the harsh reality and be very strategic about working in Dell.
I was once that graduate myself and Dell was my first proper job. I’ve learned so much during this experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. People hinted at the ugly from the day one of joining. I’ve only grown a very thick skin but there was a breaking point where I thought I won’t be able to make it.
If you survive D(h)ell, you’ll be fine and sought after in any other multinational. Anywhere in the world.
So my wish is to ALWAYS put yourself first and be good to the good colleagues and do not respond to the aholes.
You are working fresh out of college, good. Working at Dell - BAD. Does not mean you have to scramble. As the other comment suggests, pay your dues and move.
You can sense RIF at Dell, but you have to sniff part of human anatomy that you may not know exists. Then you have to be really close to it with no protective gear. Not worth the extra effort when it can happen to anyone at any time. It's a bad place to work and DO NOT trust anyone at the ell ole.
@aq You do sound negative but you have a point. Not only at Dell but any firm no job is 100 percent safe. So you always need a plan B
Keep the perspective that in the past 30 years the idea of spending one’s career at one organization or company disappeared along with company pensions. (I don’t know if there’s a relationship).
But at each job you can learn as much as you want, make some connections and develop a reputation for skills, attitude, and reliability. My niece worked a Starbucks and got a BA in business at the expensive the nation’s coffee drinkers. She went on to another company at a lot more money because a customer knew her from her service and coolness under pressure when it got really busy.
To sound like your grandmother — Just make sure you put extra money aside (if you can) for car payments and housing if something happens. Speaking of getting all you can from Dell make certain you contribute to the 401(k). Dell matches it without a vesting period.
in other words, use Dell for all you can and don't feel bad at all.
don’t be scared. learn all you can. network. always be thinking about your next career move. some of my favorite people are those I work with.
what is your role?
@an how could you possibly know this? 😅
Absolutely no one is safe in Dell. No one! Never.
@OP - you’ll be fine.