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Senior Software Engineer with 14 years at the company

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
July 3, 2016
Austin, Texas
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Large corporation that offers some semblance of job stability and ability to transfer to other groups (in theory).

Exceptionally intelligent and cooperative colleagues.

Cons

Lack of innovation due to constant cost cutting, including:

  • Benefit cuts (like 401k restructuring)
  • Layoff packages no longer based on years with the company
  • Layoffs
  • Lack of travel for development teams
Advice to Management

Take a stand and take the reins back from finance. In order to make money, you need to spend money.

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