It's a serious question...

Any advice from former or current IBMers on pitfalls when exiting IBM? I've heard horror stories about final paycheck deductions, not paying out remaining vacations days, etc. I'll be giving a 3 week notice because I'm nice however I don't expect... — read more 

Many on my team RA’d today including me. No specifics on package but said to be in alignment with other recent RAs.

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/08/18/ibms-red-hat-cloud-play-is-doing-fine-but-analyst-sees-bigger-challenges/ “They’ve been clear their choice is the dividend, but the implication of that is the likelihood they’ll be able to return to... — read more 

Will they at least slow down the downfall of this company if they can't stop it?

I was lucky enough to get a new opportunity very quickly because it became impossible to work here. IBM makes impossible demands and doesn't realize that it's impossible to sell something no one wants. Instead of the company thinking about... — read more 

How long did it take you to supplement your knowledge and skills that were damaged by IBM’s archaic products and processes? I am aware that my skills have atrophied here and I would love to work in a company that is far ahead of IBM when it comes to... — read more 

Marketing , Digital Sales , and many providing to Segment 2 (especially those with nothing to close this Qtr) Then resegmentation of any Seg 2 accounts with anything of significance in 4Q and everything remaining is BP followed by another RA to clean... — read more 

Are there any career upsides to staying at IBM? Except if you are ready to retire and waiting for a RA?

Do you folks know something I don't?

I just can’t believe C&CS could continue to work in case they decide to give people layoffs too??? I don't know how much your workload has increased, but mine is increasing continuously as more and more people are leaving. In case of cuts I would... — read more 

I think it's true that people are leaving in droves from IBM. My colleagues left last month and I will do the same by the end of this month. It made me laugh when someone said that the management is in a panic because a large number of people are... — read more 

Quick survey to see what IBMers think... When do you think AK will get the boot? I will start: no later than the end of 2022.

Is everyone else seeing a mass exodus of colleagues? I work in C&CS and every week I see someone leave. I hope it gets bad enough where even AK realizes it’s going downhill

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-allow-only-fully-vaccinated-223506073.html

Can anyone educate me on the difference between IBM Cloud and C&CS? I don’t understand the difference, particularly in reference to “future IBM” (post Kyndryl). Appreciate any insights. Thx.

I can deal with the many - and I mean MANY - IBM flaws, but the one thing that I can't get over is how boring and monotonous my work has become. It's always the same thing. No more innovation, no new ideas, just repeating the same things over and... — read more 

26 minute listen or you can read the transcript. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ibms-fall-from-world-dominance

That's right, I don't have any respect for IBM anymore because IBM doesn't have any respect for its employees either. It is no longer the IBM I started working for, but a lost company without any vision. I thought some things would get better, but... — read more 

I know IBM Canada used to offer retirement packages once you hit 55...it was a ton of dough but reduced works weeks for a few months and then a few months salary to get you out. Any Canucks see this last or this year?

I'm no longer with IBM, but 80% of my former group of 600 people will be notified, on Monday that they are being laid off. Sounds like Marketing is being decimated.

I have been looking to leave for over a year. I keep applying and hoping a better opportunity will present itself, but I've had no luck so far. The problem is finding something that is better when IBM still has areas in which it beats its... — read more 

Can IBM and Kyndryl be far behind? https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/08/06/red-hat-announces-vaccine-mandate-for-u-s-workers.html

I retired from IBM a few years ago and the best advice I can give younger people is the same advice I was given in my mid-20s. Success isn’t measured in leaps and bounds. It will be weighed and measured in tiny increments and as long as you do your... — read more 

Performance has NOTHING to do with Layoffs (Resource Actions) at IBM. It's purely a financial decision driven by the Finance Organization. If you're in the wrong place at the wrong time, you'll get a call out of the blue from your Manager and only... — read more 

This is the best job I've ever had and I don't see how it could get any better. Everything is absolutely perfect. Go Blue!

I've worked at several F500 companies, and IBM has been the worst BY FAR. I was lured here by an executive who offered me a generous salary, but I'm already ready to check out within a year. I knew my first week here I made a mistake. Some things... — read more 

India Business Machines https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ibm-to-set-up-software-lab-in-kochi/articleshow/85041511.cms

https://www.theregister.com/2021/08/03/gartner_verdict_on_public_cloud/ We continue to go backwards according to Gartner.

I started working here six months ago. Yes, this is my first job, but I still had some expectations, including not being lied to at my interview and beyond. I was told and promised certain things during the recruitment process that turned out not to... — read more 

Put your thoughts about ROT (Return to Office) in this thread...

Reeks of desperation. AK has realized that the clock is ticking quite fast. . . https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/08/03/ibm-is-hiring-1000-customer-success-managers-to-accelerate-red-hat-and-ibm-hybrid-cloud-adoption/

I can’t believe how many people STILL think that as long as they keep busy, remain productive and receive great feedback that they are safe from any layoffs. If the company wants you gone - you’re gone. Nothing you say or do will change that. Wake up... — read more 

I had a little more expectations from this company and I thought I would fit in faster, but it doesn't seem to be so easy at IBM. I face situations where some information is not shared with me, and it should be. I may be exaggerating, but I have a... — read more 

For those of us who are in the age bracket that we all know is always the target of layoffs, is there even a point in going the extra mile in an attempt to make ourselves indispensable? Should I even bother? I saw people who I thought were essential... — read more 

My product has been divested but a group of employees were not included in the sale. HR has said they expect 100% redeployment within IBM, but that effected employees have to find their own job. What happens after the sale if I haven't found a job?... — read more 

With Covid cases rising again will IBMers still return to the work place this year?

I know this has nothing to do with IBM, but I found it interesting and thought others might also find it interesting based on some of the stuff going on at IBM.. An object lesson in financial mismanagement and miscalculation from the fallen Toys... — read more 

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/08/01/why-dont-investors-care-about-ibms-chipmaking-brea/

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) will increase its dividend on the 10th of September to US$1.64. This will take the annual payment to 4.6% of the stock price, which is above what most companies in the industry... — read more