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Not good for development

Software Developer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 2 years
March 11, 2021
Chicago, Illinois
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good for experienced engineers who want to coast until retirement.

Old tech, no pressure to perform.

Good on resume.

Cons

Old tech, low pay compared to other F500 tech companies. No incentive to perform, so it's awful for young developers. Random layoffs; nobody is safe any quarter.

Advice to Management

Stop laying off every quarter. Hire good engineers by raising pay, and then you’ll get a good product.

Stop acquiring companies and then placing money in sales to sell them to clients while engineers suffer.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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