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I think I have PTSD

Senior Database Administrator
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 4 years
February 4, 2023
Ballarat, Victoria
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Availability of Training/Education.

Ability to work on some very large projects.

Cons

Poor remuneration. One (tiny) wage increase in 4+ years, two "bonuses". (At my current job, I've had one wage increase in five months, and the pay was better to start with.) Long hours (ever worked a 36-hour shift?). IBM products are terrible, and there's no interest in improving them. IBM only cares about the bottom line, not doing the right thing for the customer. Releasing buggy software improves the bottom line if they can delay telling the client about the issue for long enough to get through the warranty period. You are entirely expendable. If you put a gun in your mouth and pulled the trigger, IBM would collect the insurance and move on.

Advice to Management

Think about how utterly disgusting your actions are. Sure, you've worked insane hours and utterly crushed your staff to get where you are, but why do you deserve to be where you are if you simply can't be a half-decent human being?

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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