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Work-life Balance, But Poor Pay

Software Test Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
March 3, 2015
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

Good work-life balance. Ability to work at home and flexible working hours.

Interesting work and great people.

Some great products.

Cons

Managers will not make decisions.

Very poor pay and bonuses.

The PBC process is painful.

Promotions are difficult, especially if your face doesn't fit.

Bureaucratic to the nth degree.

No training budget at all.

Advice to Management

Abolish the PBC appraisal system.

Focus on staff morale.

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