Writers sentiments and frustrations with IBM ring true with me.
I was given an out by IBM in 2010 after 15 years in GBS. Have consulted as an independent since and enjoyed it since.
IBM GBS was a pile of crap when I was there. All the bright managers were let go the boot licking spineless brainless wonders were promoted.
Looking back after I left, I realized that IBM was just a marketing organization with little substance. I don't miss IBM neither should anybody else leaving that empty shell of an organization