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IBM trips over dollars to save dimes

Manager - Information Architects
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 9 years
March 8, 2013
Chicago, Illinois
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Large company with a lot of options across the company. A lot of products to bring together to solve a customer's problem. Vacation is managed between you and your manager.

Cons

Draconian cost controls. Low morale across the company. Death by conference call. 401K is only funded in October, so if you leave before (or are laid off), you get nothing. The out-of-pocket cost for insurance for an average family is nearly $1000/month.

Advice to Management

Bring the little things back.

Thank you, Awards.

Sales comp plans that make people feel they can make money.

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