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A great work-life balance comes at the cost of salary

Advisory Software Engineer (Band 8)
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
February 3, 2023
3.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good work-life balance (I was never denied leave in 12-13 years whenever it was urgent).

Enough time to master your domain.

Better than high-paying companies that make you work 10 hours a day and then do lay-offs as soon as projects are dumped by management.

Cons

Team synergy matters a lot. Try to get into a team of helpful teammates. You have to find your own way; otherwise, you'll be stuck in some old tech, ruining your future chances in other companies. Very niche skills are used, not suitable for most other companies.

Advice to Management

Learn some more technology yourself and encourage 30% of people to do so. Implement small tools.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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