Thread regarding Intel Corp. layoffs

It's widely known in IT that working for Intel isnt even rated 5/10 when you compare all the options not only in terms of salary but also upward momentum and especially work culture. I have seen many stuck at Intel because of burnout and also automatically assuming that Intel is somehow top tier in pay. This is 100% false. If you are developing a relationship for vendors while at Intel, dont hesitate to ask about openings if you can get a discreet conversation in. EVERY SINGLE VENDOR I have engaged paid easily 30% over the high end of the same employment "grade" at Intel. There are also a huge number companies in IT that will hire you for much more than Intel is willing. Simply put, people who think they cant make more have not looked out of fear, laziness or they are have swallowed the toxic culture of Intel hook line and sinker like a all these Trumpsters do..

This is why a long tenure at Intel is seen as a red flag. Everyone in the tech world knows Intel is not a great place to work, so why does someone choose to stay at such a place?

It conveys lack of drive and initiative (fair or not).

I have repeatedly asked my manager for inexpensive training opportunities, only to be constantly told "No, there is no money in the budget." Later I came to learn that training and travel are part of the same budget line item, and she was using the money to attend off-site meetings.

As much as I regret working at intel, if you let your skills stagnant it’s 100% your own failing. Working at intel is your own choice, as is staying at the s-it show, and leaving it to greener pastures. I voted to leave and miss intel like a bad case of deli-belly.

You make a really good point that it's up to the individual to dig in and learn for themselves, it's just harder when you have to do that on top of 50-60 hours of useless BS.