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Great work-life balance

Quality Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 2 years
November 7, 2025
Poughkeepsie, New York
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Excellent work-life balance and flexibility.

Supportive team and collaborative environment.

Opportunities to learn new systems and processes.

Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and engineering.

Good benefits and career transition support.

Cons

Growth and promotions can feel slow.

Internal politics sometimes influence decisions.

Limited transparency in high-level decisions.

Some roles depend heavily on who you know.

Workforce reductions can feel unexpected.

Advice to Management

Increase transparency in decision-making and career development paths.

Invest more in training, communication, and retaining good talent rather than losing it to restructuring.

Additional Ratings

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

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