Interesting and challenging work, but definitely a company in the midst of a transition
Interesting and challenging work, but definitely a company in the midst of a transition
An incredible amount of resources are available to access, whether it be mentorship or a master's degree; IBM has got your back. This company is focused on building your skills, so it is a great launching pad for people early in their career and lacking experience.
For people who are skilled enough in what they do to work from home, IBM is a dream come true.
IBM doesn't perform cost of living adjustments. In comparison to other Bay Area competition, the pay is dismal. However, if you move out of the Bay Area to, say, Texas, where taxes are low and the living is cheap, you will be making more money than local competitors.
Aside from compensation, the company spirit is nowhere near the "Silicon Valley energy" I've seen in other tech firms.
Undoubtedly, the transition has been tough for managers and has been a source of slight social breakdown within IBM's teams. Another source has been the increased spreading out of teams across multiple sites and states. A big effort needs to be made in the realm of social engagement, especially if they are expected to retain their recent college graduates.
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