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Horrible company on the decline

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 9 years
July 21, 2024
San Jose, California
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

I guess the only thing they have going for them is decent work-life balance.

Cons

The management is terrible and lies to you to keep you from standing up for yourself and progressing. It's a terrible place to work for engineers in general, but for female engineers specifically. Male colleagues make way more, are offered stock, and sign-on bonuses. When asking for the same, management tells you IBM does not do such things, which is a complete lie. I spent 8 years working for this company only to find out these things later on and immediately decided to leave. I worked towards a promotion for 3 years and was only told I should have gotten it 3 years prior when I decided to quit. Save yourself the time. They have no clear goals and are just headed down the drain. Their HR is completely messed up, basically non-existent. I worked there for 8 years and they asked for money back for "overpayment" or they would send me to collections. I am looking into a lawyer to deal with the discrimination and terrible behavior.

Advice to Management

Nothing can help these people.

Additional Ratings

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

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