IBM

Excellent benefits if you are willing to pay for them, and an excellent 401K match.

Still a good growth opportunity for someone just starting out, especially if you are a self-motivated person. A job history here is still a plus in the professional history section on your resume.

I've seen a lot of highs and lows over the years. They seem to be in one of the lowest times right now. Promotions and raises have been slim to none for the last ten years.

It seems that management will "throw the dog a bone" when morale hits rock bottom and give an across-the-board raise. There's no interest in projecting or planning for the future; they are only looking at the bottom line right now.

Budgets are nonexistent, and people are "Resource Actioned" or laid off monthly.

Go back to the philosophy of respect for the individual.

Underpaid and overworked employees will not perform to the best of their abilities.