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A good place to start a career, but don't expect to stay

Staff Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
March 2, 2013
Rochester, Minnesota
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good place to start a career and gain experience. Be prepared to work lots of hours and don't be afraid of accepting new challenges. Flexible hours are great.

Cons

IBM has become a company that only cares about stock price and dividends. They no longer have respect for the individual. You have a lot of flexibility, but don't be fooled; you will always put in more than they are willing to give back. If you can do your job from home, it can be done from ANYWHERE in the world, including "low-cost countries."

Advice to Management

Every job you send offshore increases profit and dividends. It also takes high-paying jobs from the US, reducing taxes being paid in. Once you were proud to be an American company; now you are just another disappointment.

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