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Flexible Work, Weak Management

Staff Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
October 10, 2010
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Job flexibility to work from anywhere. Access to pretty good company resources. There are usually lots of backups. You can learn from experienced people.

Cons

Very process-oriented.

Project management is weak.

Stock plan sucks.

Most managers are not technical, just HR extensions.

Serious outsourcing.

Advice to Management

Hire good managers.

Don't keep people around forever; they sit around for that pension.

Look at your young talent and see how you can retain them.

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