IBM

Being exposed to one of the oldest technological companies allows you to gain important connections in the business world. This means that within a year, you can easily progress to more substantial roles.

You are also exposed to multiple environments, which gives you additional skills that will help bolster your knowledge.

Unless you become closely connected to your management, do not expect to get money handed to you. You absolutely need to communicate via phone/text any accomplishments. This does mean that you may pay for certificates out of pocket. This is what sets you apart from others in the company and allows you to negotiate a higher salary.

Work/life balance can be subjective to the project you are on.

Everyone complains about their pay because it is not competitive enough.

I feel this is because there is a disconnect from serving IBM to serving the client.

Incremental pay should be given so as to combat inflation, obviously.

However, you need to have more group events so that people feel more connected to the organization.