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Lay Off and Offshoring

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 4 years
May 6, 2025
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good work-life balance depending on the manager.

Cons

Managers can't protect you from layoffs. They don't know they are coming until the day of and have limited to no say in who is laid off. Moving towards hiring in low-cost countries.

Advice to Management

Care about people more.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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