I notice that the target was unfortunately those who have been loyal to this company for many years. I was lucky and haven't been laid off yet but I'm trying to get a new job as soon as possible because I'm aware that I've become unwanted here because of my age. The most important thing is skill up, network and never give up, but how do you find a new job when you are 50+?
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Looking like a class action for age discrimination. Medical also seems to have played a part.
most young folks got it, you know, the type that think they're rich and buy a real nice car with their first job right out of school. The used car market should be booming soon.
Consider non profit work. Many pay very well and non-profits often value the knowledge and skills more “seasoned” workers can bring. Check out encore.org. My husband transitioned from a financial leadership role in tech start ups to non-profit work about five years ago and it’s been one of the better decisions he’s made.
I successfully catapulted from Dell after two layoffs within three years.
Dell has a very nice health programs, but my blood pressure got down by 10 points just after landing in another company.
Demand for SE is high as it ever was dispute the country rapidly going south ( actually it is in reverse - we are getting "companies" from the South).
Do not afraid of your age; it is a know fact that older people are using both brain spheres while youngsters are utilizing only one (some exceptions applies, see WH).
Did I forget to mention that I am well over 60?
@lbi+1lb76tWR. I’m sorry while you were talking I was trying to figure where the he-l you got the idea I cared.
dye your hair and lose the pudge. step up your wardrobe to.
Sketchers is not a fashion statement.
In my org tons of late 20's early 30's kids got the axe. Not seeing any of the ageism folks are talking about here. Best of luck to those impacted.
No such thing as company loyalty. There never was. It's at will employment, and it goes both ways. But as an employer Dell is one the best companies out there.
If a company is allergic to change, they have to just layoff everyone to do anything new or different.
Former FSE here, laid off on 2/10. Age 48. Thinking that I'll get another certification that is marketable I guess. The shock wore off finally today. I was walking at the local park, had my headphones in...and got angry at the situation. It just hit me hard right then and there. Why don't they just lay off the C-suite folks? After all, this happened on their watch. Am I resentful? Just at my situation. Am I resentful toward Dell in particular? Not as much...it's more of the capitalist class that seems immune from this...sigh.
I'm over 50, was laid off a few years ago, and have not had any trouble finding work. Michael Dell is 57 years old, so if that is truly the case, that's kind of pathetic. Seriously though, the market is not that bad right now and there are worse things than getting laid off, it will all be fine.
"Over 50" Will show up and do work on time....Have a wealth of knowledge.....Will work over time without hesitation "Dedicated ".