IBM

I worked in the systems business in field sales. The work-life balance was good. The pay was mediocre. Since revenue was dropping each quarter, the axe was always falling.

Eventually, after all the cuts, the only ones left were the 20+ year IBMers who were married to IBM. Anybody who had talent and was not afraid to leave, left. There are still a few good folks left. I wish them well.

My advice is, if you decide to leave, be prepared to be terminated the same day. Do not tell them where you are going. They have no right to know.

Get out of the hardware business. You are just milking it. No investment, shrinking revenue, less relevance every day. Sell while there is at least a bit of value left. Let someone else make a go of it.