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Practically begging experienced engineers to quit so they can be replaced with young, cheaper new hires

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
October 3, 2013
Seattle, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

A few years look good on the resume. Opportunity to advance career by spending a couple years in a developing country.

Cons

Unlike a few years ago, there are few options to move to a different, growing area.

There is no retraining, or any training.

Benefits are reduced every year.

Advice to Management

Stop pandering to Wall Street.

Revive company value that considers employees an asset.

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