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Better for some than others

Staff Software Developer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
July 28, 2016
Austin, Texas
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good benefits, some good opportunities.

Cons

The roles of first-line managers have changed. They now place too much power in the hands of department leads and area STSMs, who are allowed to play royalty. Your career will be in the hands of someone who will most likely care about getting credit for themselves.

Advice to Management

Don't rely too much on your department leads – they are too often an incarnation of the Old Boy Network, where they help their friends instead of who is actually accomplishing the most.

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