I have worked for IBM for over 35 years, the past 25 on Db2 for z/OS development. My last day in June 22nd. I was caught off guard in the moment but have always known this day could come anytime.
IBM has been very good to me - very good - and Db2 for z/OS is a stellar place to work (apart from a recent overemphasis on "transformation"), packed with excellent minds and an amazing spirit of cooperation. I'll miss that. I have faith in Arvind Krishna to bring the company to new heights just as Lou Gerstner did in the 1990s.
No regrets here. It has been a privilege all the way.