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Dell is a good place for a proactive learner, but not suitable for those who would like to stay in their comfort zone

Dell Digital - Software Engineer I
Current Employee
Has worked at Dell for 2 years
November 9, 2021
Ayer Itam, Penang
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

As Dell is a tech company, it needs to follow the trends and the latest technology with the fastest speed.

Hence, Dell is a very good place to learn and update yourself with the latest knowledge. Besides, Dell provides a lot of training, like Udemy, to ensure employees can improve their knowledge anytime.

As Dell is a multinational company, you will have the chance to meet many people from different countries, learning their thoughts and widening your view.

Different companies have different cultures. So far, there has not been much politics in the team I have been in.

Cons

As the technologies used in Dell kept changing, employees always need to keep themselves updated with the latest technologies. There is no end to learning.

It might not be comfortable for those who would like to stay in their comfort zone, as they might feel stressed by the fast changes. Everyone has different choices; there is no right or wrong.

As Dell is a multinational company, there might not be fixed working hours. Sometimes employees need to attend calls, meetings, or training at night.

As employees need to communicate with outspoken people, especially those from western countries, introverted people need to speak more. Otherwise, your brightness would not be realized.

Advice to Management

Dell supports work-life balance, but most of the time, we will still need to work earlier for those who have the same working time zone with us, and also work beyond the working hours (e.g., at night) for those who have different working time zones.

Is it better to have all employees in the same time zone work in one team, instead of mixing the team with employees from different time zone countries?

Different people have different views. Can the company not filter candidates just based on the HR team? I hope that the resume is at least sent to the managers to review before rejecting one's application.

Everyone has different personalities. I think the management team should try to accept everyone's personalities and find their highest potential, instead of trying to encourage everyone to be outspoken and multi-talented.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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