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Pays well, but works you to death

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
January 6, 2009
Westford, Massachusetts
2.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The pay is good, and you get to work with people around the world, as well as a bunch of hillbillies in North Carolina. IBM is customer-focused.

Cons

The review system does not promote teamwork. It is cut-throat. Also, IBM never does anything new or creative. You use old tools to work on last year's technology. IBM buys new companies; it doesn't invent or create anything. Its heyday is long behind us. This is sad. Also, the stress level is unbelievable. I've seen people crying at their desks far too many times.

Advice to Management

Do you sleep at night?

If you are so great, you would be working at a startup, not this tired old company.

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