I did everything I was supposed to and just like that it ended in a split second. After almost three decades of commitment it all came to end so abruptly. Without warning, without cause, I’m doing the right things yet here I am… jobless. Today was the day ya’ll, they finally called my number. What’s next for me?
11 replies (most recent on top)
Ok jobs matter if you have your health.....TRY and immerse yourself in this....your laying in bed at home...with hospice...not knowing when or how your last breath will be. Your family is with you....do YOU REALLY think your time, career, even your achievements at DT ....Or any Corp will matter? Take the best from all that you did and left behind for others...you did matter but as we at EMC used to say, E everything M just C hange... stagnant energy isn't good for the soul or body. Best of luck to you, YOUR health is all that truly matters...if you have it you are blessed!
@b0 a few MONTHS ago? Dude, move on from Dell then... why you still scouring here lol?
Hats off to ya mate! Life is better on the other side, you did your time. Put a little shrimp on the Barbie, pour yourself a cold one, and never look back.
So sorry. Same story happening over and over and I was hit a couple of months ago.
Take a deep breath and a long exhale ... it's going to be okay. This is the time to think about your next chapter and what YOU want it to be. Brush up on your skills, work on your resume and be sure to look at the most popular ways to write it up. Make sure you take good care of yourself and get outside and take walks as that will help you in mind, body and spirit. You made it 30+ years at Dell so you are a superstar and you bring a lot of experience to your next job.
I got the axe a few moths ago, let’s just say it’s when life begins.
@a6 best of luck to you. I hope you are able to enjoy some time off with the package. And don’t take it personally. It doesn’t define you.
Greedy companies cut tenured personnel because of costs, not because of ability. I know that doesn’t comfort you right now. Those who remain at Dell have been capped by unreasonable targets and rough comp plans.
Yep, that's how it happened for me as well.
20 years of dedication, stellar reviews...
But...Dell is cutting remotes & tenure as quickly as possible to save some pennies to give to the execs.
What a cluster fugg of a company.
Makes me consider voting Democrat.
I wish you luck in whatever you decide.
It's a small consolation but it's happening everywhere.
I hope you have family and friends to turn to to talk about this.
I'm sorry you're going through this. This doesn't define you. Spend some time doing up your CV and send it out to some recruiters. You'll be a great asset to your next company.
I’m sorry to hear that. If you don’t mind me asking, what was your region and role?