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Long Tenure, Abrupt Exit

Principal Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Dell for 20 years
January 20, 2023
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

Remote work, project-related taskings

Cons

I was with EMC/Dell for 25 years and had built a successful career. As I grew older, it appeared that I had become the unwanted stepchild and was handed off from manager to manager, all while retaining all my tasks and responsibilities. Upon reaching my early 60s, I was terminated under the classification "business decision." Bear in mind, I was midstream of a major migration project and numerous high-level tasks. I was provided a 30-week severance package and had to sign an agreement that I would not challenge with an age-related lawsuit.

Advice to Management

Better management of teams

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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