IBM

Very good work-life balance, and good resources for self-learning and improving.

1. Very low compensation package compared to the market in my current position and YoE.

2. Every other company gives RSUs as an integral part of compensation. I have been with IBM for 6 years and have no stocks.

3. Limited opportunities for personal career progress and promotions. I have had very good performance ratings over the years, but I don't feel I am where I am supposed to be in terms of career progress. Also, the salary increase rate is very low. In my 6 years at IBM, my salary has only increased by 30% compared to my beginning entry-level salary.

4. No resources. I have been a tech lead for 2 years and only have 1 other member in my team who is both a developer and a tester. It is an important product for WHI that is highly undervalued and not getting the right resources. This results in challenges delivering high-quality and robust versions.

5. Good talent resources are scarce. Perhaps for the reasons above, I find it rare that I encounter quality talent at IBM. Several employees I work with are under-qualified for the particular jobs they are assigned to do.