Services in EMEA being asked to record individual qualifications in SalesU. I don't think this is looked into so I might just award myself a CCDE and see what happens
Rola out
Announced today that the global channel chief is leaving the company. Does anyone find this odd after the “big” announcement of moving all business to the channel? My guess she finally figured out what a dumpster fire Dell is and hit the road for... — read more
New Chief AI Officer at Dell!
Let us congratulate Jeff Bourdreaux for being select for the role of Chief AI Officer at Dell. https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/dell-names-jeff-boudreau-chief-ai-officer-creates-ai-business-unit-exclusive I predict there will be many bright AI... — read more
Don't Get It
I work in the north east, have to admit its not as much fun as it has been in the past. I see a lot of original Dell versus EMC on this site. I don't notice that in my normal work week. Maybe it is with management and above, but down here we are all... — read more
Over and Out.
All good things must end. Leaving Dell is not the end of life. It is a mediocre company running on fumes as they destroy their loyal customer base. Dell recently got caught screwing with public contracts codes. They are going to get sued for that... — read more
Neighborhoods is just another word
for zoning. Most facilities are at greatly reduced in area now. Some are down to 40-50% capacity for employees 3 days a week is wholly unattainable. Most will go in Tue Wed and Thurs if forced and overcrowding will ensue. Next they will be... — read more
Cracks are starting to show
Is anyone hitting these crazy quotas? Management is putting a lot of pressure on across the buisness as sales are not happening like they should and numbers are a mile off. The thinking is by begging and bombarding customers they will sell more but... — read more
Severance Package known
When are you notified of the severance amount? I mean the amount that is given after tax deducted etc.
Did anyone get their Severance yet from the August Layoff?
Checking in to see if the payment was made and same date for everyone. I didn’t sign mine immediately.
Looking to buy laptop
Was looking at Dell's and ran quickly to Apple and Lenovo. Ending up buying from Apple for my personal needs. wow. this is sad. even with employee discount I would rather buy from competitor.
Three days a week mandatory starting October
Hearing three days a week in the office mandatory starting in October. Not sure how it is going to be enforced, probably honor system, but the messaging is coming soon. If you're deemed a remote employee, not sure you're exonerated anymore.
I was let go in August
I was let go in August. Is it normal behavior? Anybody in the same boat? Instead of being sad I’m super happy elated and celebrating. I am not searching any jobs, instead enjoying life, relaxing and spending day with family and in gym. I... — read more
A toast to the survivors
We live to see thru another year with Dell. We can now relax thru the holidaes
Dell Shorted Me on Commission
I was part of Dell's latest round of WFRs in August. I received my final commission cheque at the beginning of September but they shorted me about $2k compared to what SCORE was telling me at EOQ. I inquired with payroll why I was shorted and they... — read more
JB is the new CAIO
And now we know why ISG wasn’t decimated during the last round. Now they have a few months to get their ducks in a row, reorg, and cull the herd in Feb. Arthur has his work cut out for him.
Dell internships
Can I take it as a guarantee that an internship will be followed up by a job offer?
Separation Letter
My final day was on Friday 9/22. HR said I would receive a separation letter to my personal email within 5 days. Can anyone confirm when they received their letter?
All Hands with Patrick Mooney
Anyone know what to expect here? Looks like mandatory to join
Screen blanking...
Is anyone seeing random screen blanking for just the briefest flash? Maybe I'm paranoid but is there a system of monitoring going on? Should I be wary/paranoid?
WFR
Can anyone confirm how people are chosen for these WFR’s??? And at what level are these decisions being made? Senior Directors claiming they didn’t know??? Can anyone in position share?
Last day for anyone today?
Anyone’s last day today?
Where is your level of Toxicity?
Taking a quick survey to see what level of toxicity your segment or region is at? Just post a number between 1-10 with ten being the highest of toxicity you can imagine. Mine is around an 8.5 now, things can't get much worse, but I know they will. ... — read more
Terrible Place to Work
I've never seen Dell at such a low point with the staff moral that what is in now! AND we still have GTM 4.0 coming in Feb when there will be SERIOUSLY more layoffs. This place is beyond repair and i don't seen any future for Dell being able to... — read more
Isnt it grand?
I love doing all my work, learning more things, and then being shoehorned into more things ive never done with little to no guidance (that are typically done by people 2 grades above me)
Breaking point.
Is anyone else stretched to absolute breaking point? It feels like management are pushing like this is the last hurragh and they know something is around the corner but just need to squeeze that last bit from us. Anoyone else feel the same? All the... — read more
Cyber Is the Future
Fort Zero is going to take care of all of this. The solution will easily crush the market as it is 18 months ahead of anyone else. This will drive up revenue and save jobs
When will US cuts continue?
Is it our turn again after Europe?
Voluntary is what I am seeing
many out to retirement this week. Seems to be the common theme I am seeing. Seems voluntary too. Nice payout to retire into the sun afer 25 years of service.
CSG org Feb
CSG org is getting axed in February. Simply the best!
More layoffs happening today
More layoffs happening today, presales and sales roles affected.... nobody i know saw this coming. Morning 1x1 meetings as usual popped up on the calendars of people getting let go.
Do Dell WFRs affect performers more than slackers?
Seems like we are losing the good ones more than the ones that need (and probably want) to go. Thoughts?
Lay off storage sales
Does anyone heard if storage sales such as DCSE will be impacted with the new selling storage through partner strategy?
Severance
Does anyone know how long after your final day do you receive your severance payment?
Solution.
I will always pick money over people...
Got my "1x1 update" meeting invite for tomorrow
Been a good 25+ year run and appreciate all I've learned and people I've met, but looks like the run is over!
Most people still respect the brand
I still think Dell is a great company with great products and a good reputation. I also think MD has a pretty good vision for the future. That said, the strategies being laid out to achieve that vision are abhorrent. This company is now solely driven... — read more
Confirmed: Dell Hires Newer / Younger / Cheaper Employees
In speaking with several inside the company, it's confirmed that Dell is taking steps to hire younger employees to replace the older, more tenured employees. I'm sure the starting salaries are much less too. So this last WFR was a reset. ... — read more
The Financial analysts see through to the truth
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-big-analyst-cuts-dells-064159014.html
How much severance does Dell offer?
How many weeks of severance does Dell pay:?