Don't overlook Bridget's departure either. . . https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/jim-whitehurst-out-ibm

“He’s done amazing for us, but he wasn’t going to be here forever,” he said of Whitehurst. Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, he added: “Acquired CEOs normally last a year or... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/jim-whitehurst-s-sudden-exit-as-ibm-president-raises-red-hat-red-flags-partners

I see the same dreary comments painting the company as some kind of devil incarnate and not what it is - a huge business. There is no doubt that IBM is there to make money at any cost, none of that is surprising or unusual. Stop complaining. Either... — read more 

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/07/02/ibm-ceos-risky-move-wall-street-frowns-on-whitehurst-departure-stock-drops-10/

Was there any new info on next major layoffs?

What do you expect? Bad or worse than bad results?

IBM President and former Red Hat boss Jim Whitehurst quits Krishna: 'Our hybrid cloud and AI strategy is strongly resonating with clients' - no, really, it is https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/02/ibm_whitehurst_quits/

Ric Lewis from HPE was announced as SVP, does this mean major cuts incoming? what are predictions for power, storage and mainframes? I think Tom Rosamillia going to C&C indicates systems is doomed. What are your thoughts?

A Hypothetical. Assume you're a mainframer, greybeard. You have a choice to be either kyndryl or IBM. Which way to go and why?

Plain and simple.Fed up with AK.

Discuss

Posted the wrong link.... Correct one https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/01/ibm_email_disruption_sales/ Sorry Mr. Moderator

Unbelievable!!. Kyndryl couldn't get anyone better than failed IBM Cloud GM to lead its Cloud practice?. So much for betting its future growth on Cloud/hyperscalers

I'm not talking about the coronavirus, I'm talking in general. I hear people brag so many times how they never took a sick day in their entire career, instead, they sucked it up and did their job and I just can't wrap my head around that kind of... — read more 

Hello Everyone, It seems that this website (like IBM) is also controlled by Indians. I noticed that if I write something that sounds against the Indian, the post get deleted after some time. I'm sure that has happened to others here as well. You... — read more 

IBMers should sign a petition in mass to depose the CEO… this email fuckup is just a total shame… Time to band together IBMers, or may be you should all resign in mass.

I hope neither do you? I used to worry about whether I would be the target for cuts. Now that the cuts are around the corner, I am no longer anxious at all. Moreover, I think it was definitely time to change the company because it has become too... — read more 

https://www.theregister.com/2021/06/30/ibm_email_outage/. Hey, we're in the news, for the wrong reasons....again

Cheap can't fix anything. The fact that IBM thinks that the company will be fix itself by getting rid of experienced people and employing average people, means only that this company does not have a bright future. Is it possible that the only... — read more 

AK has made it clear he doesn’t like sales people. If you’re not already looking, you need to start looking. IBM is accelerating its outsourcing of sales to BPs and using technical people to lead the sales process internally. Good luck.

I wouldn’t trust anything! IBM is also moving to more PIP’s with not- realistic 30 day time frames to achieve so the severance is NOT being paid…. Be careful. I got the largest Bonus on my team and still got a PIP with the other half of them ALL... — read more 

Does anyone know if there are plans for TSS other than remain with IBM post kyndryl? It’s said to be staying, but long term doesn’t seem to fit and also seems underfunded / lacking in investment.

Was told by my manager that I'll be let go at some point in July and to start looking for jobs... No information on specific timeline but sounds like it will be far reaching in at least my part of marketing. Manager could not confirm that there... — read more 

With the sale of Notes to HCL IBM suddenly realized we have to get off their notes servers. They moved everyone this weekend to a new God Damn (GD) Mail server. IBMers around the world turned up for work today without email and are screaming in slack... — read more 

I'm going to use some of my PT next month, I'd like to know I won't be blindsided by something while on vacation.

On a TQP plan, putting two week notice in on July 1st. Legally will they owe me my pool plan bonus?

https://buffalonews.com/business/local/ibm-cutting-84-jobs-at-fountain-plaza-tech-hub-that-is-part-of-buffalo-billion/article_897fe7bc-d512-11eb-9bc2-933b69cb5bb0.html

Q2 end is around the corner which triggers next year planning which typically also kicks off RA process. This year is a curious one. Will Kyndryl separation be enough to satisfy RA god or will it demand more sacrifice? On one hand, the labor... — read more 

I've been laid off before and each time I ended up doing better than before. Yes, it wasn't easy for the first few months but I managed to bounce back each time. I wish people who spend 24/7 stressing over the possibility of losing their jobs... — read more 

I love that idiom. I think IBM can afford cheap workforce for now that works on average well, but only because the company still has some employees who are great. For now, it kind of works. However, when all the talented and engaged leave, at some... — read more 

Hardware (chip design) is losing people OS (Linux) is losing people So OS (AIX) is last hope?

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/06/24/ibm-puts-three-buildings-up-for-sublease.html

My opinion is that IBM not only has nothing to offer to younger, capable staff, but also that it is not trying to attract young, talented people either. If someone like that accidentally “strays” here, I totally agree with those who think this... — read more 

I know this will not be a popular opinion, but this is still a good workplace for fresh graduates and those who are looking to pad their resume with a few years working for a 'big name' company. It's those of us who've been here for a while who are... — read more 

Your thoughts? Anyone understand this and whether it's a valid way to forecast stock valuations? https://investorplace.com/2021/06/ibm-stock-now-gushing-free-cash-flow-stock-worth-much-more/

Like many of us who were laid off during the pandemic last year it’s taken me this long to get over it. Even now I’m not sure that I’ve recovered completely, at least not emotionally. I was a fool to dedicate my life to IBM thinking that I was truly... — read more 

https://www.blogto.com/tech/2021/06/ibm-canada-hiring-500-people-new-toronto-office/

Simple tip: start to follow #aws on LinkedIn. You will soon find a ton of job offerings.