Dell Technologies reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(36,429 total reviews)
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Michael S. Dell

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Dell Technologies has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 36,429 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dell Technologies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Oct 6, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When you first get hired, you'll think you hit the jackpot. Dell offers very competitive pay, a flexible work-from-home schedule, and the chance to gain valuable experience with a top tier global company.

Cons

BUT a year or two in, you realize this is not enough to make up for the negatives. Dell does hire a lot of good talent, but they also tend to hire a lot of dead weight. And the dead weight stays around a lot longer than the good people, so you're constantly surrounded by idiots who can't do even the basic functions of their job. Dell also attracts managers who are only interested in their own career development. A self-promoting manager is going to recognize the wrong things in the wrong talent so if you're a hard worker, you'll never get ahead. They use and abuse their best talent without rewarding or appreciating them "until all that is left is a husk" one co-worker of mine put it. It's very depressing to see yourself doing all the work while the ass-kissers and self promoters get the credit and praise. And most importantly the company is doing terribly. Their own customers hate their products and complain on social media and elsewhere constantly about shoddy products and abysmal customer service. Their year-over-year profits in PC sales have been tanking for years. They have been laying people off in droves each month for more than a year now. So there is no job security. You're going to need to save a bug hunk of money from those fat paychecks to fund your inevitable unemployment. And if you do last, you'll be miserable. Budgets are so tight that the opportunity to take on new and interesting projects is practically nil at this point. You're lucky if there's even the budget to keep on doing the bare minimum. Probably you'll end up getting paid to do almost nothing for months. Sounds nice at first, but when your brain atrophies from lack of use it becomes torture- at least for a smart ambitious person.

1.0
Apr 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pay / benefits - You can make some very close relationships (Because the culture is a crucible of volatility)

Cons

- Indians have essentially promoted themselves and used nepotism to turn engineering into largely an Indian enterprise - My Indian manager used abusive tones, coercion, gas lighting, to his direct reports and other staff, but the culture creates an atmosphere where these people are thriving because they're getting "results" - So many coworkers existing in silent suffering, because they need the income. - Quarterly layoffs, removing older, experienced workers and rolling their responsibilities into remaining employees - Yearly shoehorning of "interns" from colleges into your team who managements uses to keep an atmosphere of "you are replaceable" at all times, and often does replace existing staff with interns they then hire. - HR is not your friend, and works with management to create a smokescreen until they are able to lay off workers who speak out against abusive managers - Forced to get a vaccination or lose my income, through coersive language from the HR and my managers - Company repeated promises to employees, then reverses and gas lights employees who speak out about the behavior, such as when Dell promised they were going to let employees be remote, then lied and said they never meant it.

1.0
Feb 23, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ok salary, but not if you are employed there for more than a couple of years. The company throttles you back significantly and will not pay you market value the deeper you grow within the company. It's called "success tax". Also, Dell is very good at capping your commission if you hit over 100% - this has happened to me several times, as well as my co-workers, stealing your hard-earned bonus monies.

Cons

Dell's Broken Promises: A Tale of Betrayal and Tragedy It's with a heavy heart and a sense of betrayal that I recount my experience at Dell, a company that once promised innovation and employee empowerment but has since reneged on its commitments in the most callous manner. In 2020, Michael Dell himself proudly announced that remote work was not just an option but a viable choice for Dell employees. This announcement was met with optimism and relief, as it signaled a progressive shift towards a more flexible and accommodating work environment. However, fast forward to 2024, and that promise lies shattered on the cold, hard floors of Dell's corporate offices. Employees who had embraced remote work, often citing improved productivity and work-life balance, are now being coerced back into the office under the threat of career stagnation. It's a cruel about-face that reeks of hypocrisy and disregard for employee well-being. But the injustices at Dell don't end with broken promises. Tragedy struck within the company's own parking lot when a distressed employee took their own life, using a shotgun to end their suffering. The message they left behind, spray-painted on their car, speaks volumes: "Too old to start again." Yet, instead of addressing the systemic issues that may have contributed to this heartbreaking loss, Dell chose to sweep the incident under the rug, prioritizing its public image and bottom line over human lives. As if these grievances weren't enough, Dell has also embarked on a ruthless campaign of layoffs, facilitated by the merciless hand of Bain Consulting. The goal? To slash the company's headcount from 134,000 to 100,000 over the next several years, sacrificing livelihoods on the altar of corporate greed. In light of these egregious actions, it's clear that Dell's values are nothing more than hollow slogans, devoid of substance or sincerity. The company's disregard for its employees' well-being, its callous suppression of the truth, and its ruthless pursuit of profit at any cost have tarnished its reputation irreparably. To those considering a career at Dell, I urge caution. Behind the glossy facade lies a culture of deceit, exploitation, and indifference. And to those already ensnared in Dell's web, I offer my solidarity and support. You deserve better than the broken promises and heartless betrayals that define this once-revered company.

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