I would like this company to be more competitive, but I don't believe that IBM knows how to compete anymore.

It's only a matter of time before it goes extinct. What are so many of you still doing there? I left two years ago and I've never been happier. If you're not spending all of your free time and even some of your working hours looking for a new job... — read more 

IBM will acquire its way to relevance! https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2022/05/26/what-ibm-next-acquisition-will-look-like.html By: Lauren Ohnesorge – Senior Staff Writer, Triangle Business Journal May 26, 2022 Nearly three years after... — read more 

With this, Gartner will soon be ranking IBM as leading in the Space Cloud. Then IBM will be citing the Gartner report to then proclaim their dominance in this "niche"... — read more 

So you won't see an article in news media like other companies layoffs. Maybe those news agencies aren't interested in reporting ibm layoffs or ibm pays them off or something else, that's for another time. But ibm has mastered the art of layoffs... — read more 

I think I deserved more than two minutes of their time it took to tell me that they don’t need me anymore after all these years. I don't think that the world revolves around me or that I deserve some special treatment in this company, but... Do the... — read more 

Please also provide and age, band, salary if you are willing

If you are lay-off today, please provide division, country and package. Last day etc?

I haven’t been here long and I don't intend to stay around for long either, but I have heard from those who have been here much longer that they have gone through many, many layoff cycles. I am curious if there are any differences in the decision... — read more 

I know several people who happily left IBM in the last few years for startups. They got better pay and benefits, and most of them were happy with the culture they landed in. Two of them have been laid off in the last few months and another one... — read more 

For those who may not have heard yet about the Boulder site being fully taken over by... — read more 

For those who work hard to secure an exit from IBM into FAANG and you think you’re finally heading to greener pastures… My current employer (FAANG) has been on a spree of hiring ex IBM letter band execs. Every time one comes in, they destroy the team... — read more 

38k in NA will get notified this Thur. Your FLM will send invite Wed after 6pm.

Sorry the question is not directly related to RAs, but I have to ask why some people here think that quantum is a waste?

IBM can do nothing to redeem itself in my eyes at this point. The company has shown over and over again how little it cares for its employees, especially the older and most loyal ones. To say they've been treated like dirt would be an understatement... — read more 

AK's interview with the New York Slimes. His woke corporatism aside, pay particular attention to his oblivious answers on the talent and hiring questions. Also, notice that there's no questions at all about IBM business interests in CCP-controlled... — read more 

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/13/business/arvind-krishna-ibm-corner-office.html If Paywalled use: https://archive.ph/ZWjDT

Spoke with several band 10's who have been placed on PIP's in IBM Consulting recently. Could this be a new layoff action coming up?

A very relevant article for Big Bleu. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-your-coworker-manages-to-fail-up-corporate-ladder-at-work-11651075999 They aren’t the sharpest minds or hardest workers, but certain people have a way of advancing in their... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/arvind-krishna-s-ibm-think-keynote-we-are-open-to-partnerships- What a surprise... this is what happens when you don't dominate anything anymore IBM!!! It is another sign that this iconic company is totally finished as... — read more 

Nothing exhausts me more than a meeting that was completely useless. Why is IBM demanding so many meetings with no clear purpose?

I really don't know how this company intends to survive without great innovations. In my opinion, that is not possible. On the other hand, how much do decision makers care about innovation here? Almost nothing. It seems to be the last thing on... — read more 

IBM is overdue to restructure the non-services portion of IBM. GTS was the first round of restructuring as they were hemorrhaging money. SW and infrastructure are now in the que along with WH...

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Goodbye IBM cloud. It appears even IBM realizes it’s cloud offerings are not competitive. IBM will continue to offer “niche” cloud services on proprietary HW (eg Z and Enterprise Power). Everything else goes to Amazon. You can see where... — read more 

A metaphor for the deterioration and imminent demise of the company itself. https://wnbf.com/ibm-endicott-buildings-demolition-very-soon/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wshtmn3XpU8

What happened?

I don't want to spread rumors or panic, I'm just wondering if anyone else feels like me that a big RA is on the horizon? It's just a hypothetical question. I may be exaggerating, I know that many people are leaving, but the atmosphere has been very... — read more 

AK already preparing for his inevitable, sooner-than-later departure with another gig. https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/aboutthefed/2022/20220502

Elon Musk - “I strongly believe that all managers in a technical area must be technically excellent. Managers in software must write great software or it’s like being a Calvary captain who can’t ride a horse.” People managers or non technical so... — read more 

https://www.theregister.com/2022/05/05/ibm_shareholders_nda/ Shareholders turn the screws on IBM and its gag orders. In wake of dinobaby-gate, investors not happy with NDAs hushing up claims of harassment, discrimination

Source below. Published on May 4, 2022 Some years back I applied to join IBM's grad scheme, there was a peculiar stage to the process I've not seen elsewhere. It was during the onsite day, where a batch of 20 or so applicants were put through... — read more 

The bitter truth is that most who stay here decide to to so because of their laziness, no matter how hard it is to admit. I admit it. I'm only here because I know I would have to work harder everywhere else. I would be better paid, I might have... — read more 

Cloud a three-player market dominated by AWS, Google, Microsoft https://www.theregister.com/2022/05/02/cloud_market_share_q1_2022/

Any retired people see a sudden change in the HRA amount? When I went onto Medicare my FHA (Future Health Account) switched to an HRA. April 28 over 2500 was withdrawn with no explanation. Call to RIA (retirement medical company) resulted in a... — read more 

What’s is the salary range for band 10 non commission role? Applying within

[NOTE: Need to be a subscriber to access]. Firstly, it is absolutely galling but not shocking at this point, at the amount (appears to be just under 23K based on the total tally of listed IBM salaries) of H1-Bs IBM has on salary and then the... — read more 

It's not enough that those on top are ruining this company but they're refusing to take any responsibility for it and are blaming it on anybody but themselves. IBM has turned into such a joke thanks to a parade of incompetent leaders who wouldn't... — read more 

https://www.theregister.com/2022/04/19/ibm_failed_project_payback/?fbclid=IwAR3Gx1jnIUlkUg2Tq9fB8-GG7siNaK8BINiroMansKp3JcQRqW_Lx7k3WWY Appeals court takes previous payout ruling and multiplies by six