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Below-par management and tight deadlines

Data Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 2 years
September 27, 2023
Hyderābād, Telangana
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

If you're a Yes-man and work tirelessly to reach those tight and unrealistic deadlines, they'll offer some perks to retain you. The hikes are below par compared to other companies.

If there's no dependency, you're a prime candidate to get released from the project, as project budgets are lower too.

Cons

Clients are not usually knowledgeable, and managers are their yes-men, so the requirements change overnight while the deadlines remain the same. This happens especially towards the end of the deadlines, leaving you with high pressure and less sleep. There are no dedicated resources for each project, so each individual is usually working on multiple projects. Those working well and delivering on time are given more work, while the idle ones enjoy leisure and eventually get released. The quality of work is usually lower (at least on the ones that I've worked on), and after a point in time, it gets repetitive.

Additional Ratings

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

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