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Not your father's IBM

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
January 22, 2021
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • A lot of great people and coworkers.
  • Salary is on par.
  • Good 401k match (full match to 6%).
Cons
  • No loyalty to good employees. I've seen more good people leave who weren't offered what they should have been until after they gave notice in the past 2 years than I have in my previous 20+ years here. The only way to get a raise or band jump is to give notice.

  • There's no job security. This isn't the company it used to be where once you were in, you made a long-term career in a single place. That's a fairy tale here now.

  • They value where you live over your skillset. IBM used to be very remote work friendly, and that has changed 180 degrees the past few years as they force you to relocate or lose your job. (Even if you aren't remote but are officed in one location, RTP, and they move your business unit to NY or Austin, you have to move or they consider it a voluntary resignation). Even then, many have been laid off months after relocating.

  • God help you if you are over 55. You're a dead man walking.

  • No bonuses for employees, but CEOs and c-level get all the money.

  • IBM now just wants patents over actually creating good products.

Advice to Management

Been there, done that. They don't listen. So why waste time putting it here?

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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