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Big machine, learning opportunities, bureaucracy and visibility. More important than actual performance

Software QA Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
May 22, 2021
Dublin, Dublin
3.0
Pros

Access to learning resources.

Generally a good environment and not too pressurized.

Flexibility around personal and family matters.

Security.

Good pension and health insurance.

Cons

Visibility is the most important thing, but putting your head down and performing is not rewarded in the long run.

Quite hierarchical organization; your manager is in charge of much of your destiny. Skipping management levels is possible, but not appreciated.

Lack of transparency at the managerial level regarding organizational matters, projects, etc.

Lots of red tape; difficult to get things done.

Advice to Management

Look more after your employees, rather than the people above you.

Additional Ratings

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

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