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There are ups and downs, and it's sure to end with one big down

Staff Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
July 20, 2011
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There are some good employee discounts with large partners.

Some good perks include public transportation passes, recreation areas (at least at my site), and flexible work-at-home schedules.

Cons

There are about 300,000 fewer American employees in IBM than there used to be, and you can expect that number to grow. Compensation lags competitors and won't be improving. Some of the cost-cutting measures over the last several years are ridiculous, such as reduced trash collection.

Advice to Management

You can't make money without good employees. The best non-executive ones I know have been leaving for our competitors over the last couple of years.

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