Every week I hear about somebody new being let go. No announcement, no explanation, nothing. I've started getting near panic attacks because of it. I want to go back to the time when job security was an actual thing.

Heard that it’s going away and that an email is going out next month with detail. Anyone hear anything else?

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/uss-big-bet-on-quantum-computing-may-not-be-entirely-legal/ It clearly falls outside the confines of the CHIP Act intent. Article also points out how utterly ridiculous the idea of a "quantum chip... — read more 

Hey folks? Is it true that whole IBM EMEA Talent Acquisition Team (90%) is laid off who was supporting Kyndryl Account? Only a few are retained who were on B5. Any comments?

I am a bit surprised no one has posted or discussed this yet here. A serious question for those familiar with the Albany IBM site and the broader Anderon situation: Do you believe this ultimately benefits or harms Albany IBM over the long... — read more 

IBM Chief Executive Arvind Krishna in an interview compared quantum to where AI chips were a decade ago and said the new business could generate billions of dollars a year in sales with high profit margins by the mid-2030s. Yep... — read more 

I was rated on performance segment (Top/Core/Low) at the last performance review 2/2026 and informed today my manager I was put on a PIP following HR email. Does a manager choose to put on on a PIP or his/her choice?

Up $28 Today All of you doom and gloomers keep saying IBM is finished We got a big investment in Quantum I took today off to upskill in Quantum and tomorrow I will be taking another course. You can not keep a good company down ARVIND DELIVERS...

The 1 year return for IBM is negative 13.58% while the SP500 is positive 25% Is this a joke ?

45min. urban exploration video from ~5 months ago of the closed and abandoned IBM Palisades site. Sad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjQ2PAgUcM8

Are sales account technical lead positions having some turnover? Would positions be open from time to time be more due to growth or perhaps due to PIPs for not meeting sales goals? I guess this is the probably same across all technology companies in... — read more 

To avoid being laid off at IBM, focus on becoming indispensable by acquiring AI, cloud computing, and hybrid cloud skills, as these are critical areas where the company is investing. Proactively align your skills with IBM’s strategic direction... — read more 

I thought I'd retire here, but now I doubt I'll last even until the end of the year.

Reading between the lines: companies should accelerate their use of AI to streamline [Read: reduce headcount] their organizations. Arvind Krishna says the key to unlocking returns on AI is less about technology alone than a wholesale shift in the... — read more 

Watch for another big charge to hit the balance sheet soon. . . https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2026/05/11/endicott-permitted-to-sue-ibm-for-alleged-water-contamination/90030384007/

Looking like the days of Arvind fooling Wall Street with his financial engineering shenanigans is coming to an end. Heading right back to $160, where it was before he embarked on his "RA everyone, move everything to India, stop investing in... — read more 

I used to think working hard was the path to promotion, before I watched three people who barely do their jobs get ahead because they know the right people. Now I spend more time on politics than on actual work, and I feel no guilt. That's just how... — read more 

IBM (NYSE:IBM) is facing a lawsuit that accuses the company of racially discriminatory layoffs targeting Black executives. The suit alleges a pattern of race based terminations tied to shifts in regulatory and compliance priorities. The case... — read more 

https://techrights.org/n/2026/05/11/Discussions_About_When_the_Axe_Falls_at_IBM_Kyndryl_11_000_Layo.shtml

But by now I know the systems, I know the people, and leaving feels like starting over. So I stay. It's stupid but it's honest. I think there are many stuck at IBM with a similar mindset.

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/kyndryl-plans-job-cuts-forecasts-pretax-profit-below-estimates/130876556

I had to laugh while watching the latest IBM CEO Office hours (May edition). At minute 9:30, the topic is "Internal support efficiency"... Question about the internal support automation... think askHR, askIT, askSales, etc... Arvind said the... — read more 

Why is the stock still hovering near its 52-week lows? With the IBM Think conference in Boston underway, you’d expect all the “good news” coming out of it to provide some lift. It’s essentially a homecoming-style rally for IBM—so why does the stock... — read more 

Was AK correct that the quantum age is nigh? https://www.barrons.com/articles/quantum-ibm-cleveland-clinic-dr-gs-35cf1909 By: Mackenzie Tatananni | Updated May 05, 2026, 12:08 pm EDT / Original May 05, 2026, 12:01 am EDT As investors await a... — read more 

Do we know anything?

I finally started a new role last month. It took me six months of applying and interviewing to get here. The market is brutal right now. Just wanted to say not to give up if you're looking to leave, as tempting and as discouraging as it may seem at... — read more 

I see people bragging that they badge in, have a coffee and leave. That is not return to office and is in violation. If you want to work remote, that is your choice but work remote with a different company. I go in at least 3 days, some weeks I go... — read more 

Put it down in your calendar for April 29th, 2031. Remember to check (in 2031) if IBM did, indeed, hire 750 people in Chicago for "quantum"... — read more 

750 U.S. citizens? Certainly not. More on the same at the LinkedIn post --... — read more 

There's now evidence that IBM does the "buyout" spiel to shake the tree and see what fruit falls. Later the chipping of the branches will... — read more 

What is the over/under betting for Arvind's golden parachute as IBM stock drops to $228 down from $324 in a year. I am going with $250,000,000. Look at the raid of IBM (and imagine the totals for all the other do nothing "execs") below for the last... — read more 

In the Q1 Earnings press release (April 22, 2026), WAY down to the financial tables section titled: “GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION” inside the table, you will see this line: “Workforce rebalancing charges” And see the number is... — read more 

IBM is in a strong financial position, backed by consistent cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and a well-managed balance sheet under CFO Jim Kavanaugh. The company continues to invest strategically in high-growth areas like AI and hybrid... — read more 

An increase of $5,000,000,000+ in debt in just 3 months! https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/24/IBM_s_Debt_Increased_Over_5_Billion_in_3_Months_While_IBM_Laid_.shtml

Good job guys! Keep it up! Great leaders lead to great results! You guys are ki-ling it!

Down 9% on opening. Is the jig up at IBM? Will they hit the RA button to try and salvage this sinking ship?

Are promotions happening this cycle and is NYC one of the main cities

Typical smoke and mirrors. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/ibm-posts-higher-first-quarter-sales-buoyed-by-ai-990f6a0a Growing adoption of artificial-intelligence tools by businesses help boost the technology company’s quarterly results By:... — read more 

Of course all the so-called news is shallow parroting of IBM or "churnalism" void of real analysis. http://techrights.org/n/2026/04/22/IBM_s_Shares_Have_Just_Collapsed_Again_as_a_Result_of_the_Phony.shtml