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Good benefits - crippling domestic politics

Technical Lead
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 2 years
July 27, 2021
Santiago, Chile
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Benefits are good (Health, Dental, Internet due to COVID).

If you're on a sales plan and met your quota, you get a variable amount.

Cons

No room for growing.

Leaders are more focused on internal politics rather than leading or trying to understand customer problems.

A lot of messages are "by the book" – equality, no gender discrimination, career progress – when in fact the only ones who grow are friends of the leaders (the inner circle).

A lot of rush training to meet internal KPIs, rather than real training that really helps you grow your career.

No room for personal life. You have to work 24/7. Eventually, you'll burn out.

Advice to Management

Less politics, more hands-on work.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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