Pros
Benefits were above average, compensation was good, work-life balance and flexibility was fantastic.
Cons
Nickels and Dimes - I was hired as a remote employee with the nearest office more than 2 hours away. However, in order to get my job done, I had to make at least monthly trips to that office and was never compensated. In addition, though hired remote, I was told I had to choose between being hybrid or remote and if I remained remote, I wouldn't be eligible for a promotion. Exhausting and Inefficient - Upon hire, my Director's expectations were basically surrounding making LONG overdue improvements, including eliminating employees who should have been eliminated before I arrived. In addition, it was near impossible to improve anything as our team was as lean as we could be, and leadership had no understanding of manpower needs. We were constantly told to do less with less while the work continuously piled up. Our team also severely lacked true support from leadership. We identified MANY inefficiencies and challenges and while we were offered suggestions on relief, our director was constantly changing her mind or prescribing recommendations that took up even MORE of the time we already didn't have. Working for Dell was exhausting! Culture of Fear - I was employed at Dell less than two years and witnessed at least five rounds of layoffs. They also used layoffs as an opportunity to get rid of employees who they were too afraid to terminate. Ultimately, I learned a lot at Dell including you will likely always give more than you receive, and the stress is not worth the pay.