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They used to have credibility, but those days are gone

Advisory Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 6 years
October 21, 2014
Ottawa, Ontario
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Flexible hours and the ability to work from home.

I worked with some very intelligent and talented people. (Until they wised up and found better employment.)

Cons

IBM is now a gigantic money-generating machine for its top executives and largest investors. Employees are treated like disposable parts. Relentless focus on earnings growth has broken the company.

Raises and bonuses are rare. Low job security. Employees may be let go regardless of absolute job performance (hello, stacked ranking). Career advancement is difficult unless you don't mind being a spineless yes-man. They are looking for overseers, not leaders.

Morale could not be lower.

The company likes to talk about innovation but rarely invests in it. Demands, responsibilities, and obligations increase while teams are reduced and salaries stagnate. Products are falling behind in technology and quality. Excessive processes are used in lieu of common sense.

Advice to Management

Good luck on getting SammyP's $225M payout when you go. The company will have been gutted by that point.

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