Hello, someone I know who works for IBM told me that IBM converted his vested rights pension into a cash balance plan. This was years ago because now he is thinking of leaving. He told me that IBM was putting some money in this acct. each year and... — read more 

At least a few wise analysts are seeing beyond the smoke and mirrors and "value" BS that is being driven by an inflated and propped up PE ratio and stock price. These guys really have it right. I can't wait until 1Q earnings report on Monday... — read more 

The Silicon Valley Lab, located at 555 Bailey Ave., is one of IBM's two large complexes in San Jose http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2016/04/12/ibm-layoffs-hit-coyote-valley-campus-in-san-jose.html IBM sent the layoff letter on March 31, a day... — read more 

We are about to be saved with this technological breakthrough: Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation IPC8 Class: AG11B2719FI USPC Class: 386241 http://www.patentsencyclopedia.com/app/20150055934 A digital audio/video (A/V) content... — read more 

I wanted to share my experience – I came back after being RA’d a while ago (Midwest). I came back to my own building and I was shocked – this, once bustling place, was a ghost town. Three floors were closed and everyone was crammed on a single floor... — read more 

Someone reported yesterday on the watching ibm facebook page: "Heard a rumor today - 2nd round of layoffs coming shortly - the 1st 2016 round was called Saturn - this 2nd round will be Solitude - evidently HR was overwhelmed and couldn't handle all... — read more 

Earnings now 6 days away....Ginny's going to prove her mettle.

Are there anyone who heard Q2 layoff plan??

As part of an IT consolidation project our entire staff has been absorbed by IBM. I work as an developer and DBA. We have one year guaranteed employment. The pros are that I get to telecommute 100% of the time. But I feel uneasy as I think that they... — read more 

https://watchingibm.com/ My experience working with IBM by an anonymous employee

From Monsanto's thread here @GOEed9L

This board is filled with IBMers who feel a sense of entitlement and who believe that the the world owes them a secure, well-paying job until retirement. The IBMers here believe their jobs are a birthright and now feel betrayed. The real world isn't... — read more 

The evil drug company Turing CEO Martin Shkreli spends 2 hours analyzing IBM online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRXqVOrdsz0

Need some tips on overcoming anti-IBM bias while searching for a new job - I think most of us here understand fairly well what I mean by this.

Has anyone found a new job through IBM's internal process? I have run into the "Blue Wall" twice and am at the point of giving up on the internal process. No comments about finding a job outside of IBM, You do not know my situation and I just was to... — read more 

Cringely has done a lot of work on behalf of screwed IBMers and has a good plan to fight back in his new article. If every RA'd IBMer over 40 follows through on this simple thing, we may get traction. It's easy to do, can be done anonymously, and... — read more 

IBM touts its various products and platforms, such as Bluemix, as being able to create apps in minutes. So, either they did that and completely ripped off the US government (as they did to Queensland, AUS and many others) by charging US$47k or they... — read more 

IBM to report 1Q earnings in 2 weeks.

Last week Toronto and Ontario were hit big time, the RA was massive and somewhat expensive. This was building up on what happened Europe (Germany, Holland) and Australia in recent weeks - this was massive too, with almost 1000 folks (sales) hit in... — read more 

Thought I was joining a great company 3 years ago. I wasted 3 years of my life

IBM Reportedly Plans More Layoffs As Its Cloud M&A Spree Continues http://seekingalpha.com/article/3962353-ibm-reportedly-plans-layoffs-cloud-m-spree-continues Microsoft Keeps BUILDing, IBM Reportedly Preps Layoffs, And Intel Launches New Server... — read more 

http://www.channelnomics.eu/channelnomics-eu/news/2452970/ibm-to-lay-off-thousands-of-staff-in-western-europe-pressure-group-claims

From: http://govtslaves.info/report-ibm-employees-bracing-massive-layoff-starting-next-week/ (DH Kass) Last October, IBM (IBM) chief executive Ginni Rometty vaguely hinted the company’s self-styled makeover to analytics, cloud, mobile and security... — read more 

I was RA'd back on March 2nd and my last day is May 31st, which is in about 2 months. Thus far I have had zero motivation to continue working, and it's taking a toll on me and all my colleagues. How am I supposed to find any motivation to keep coming... — read more 

This was just posted on Watching IBM Facebook page This just in: Next round of RA in US is imminent. HR to hold meetings this week. Pretty deep cuts in tech sales for US. 17% of the tech sales force is to be RA'd to make room in July for new Open... — read more 

IBM Korea also took layoff action this Mar.. What I wonder is whether layoff will happen more than couple of times this year, or no more.. Pls share any rumors that you heared..

Loyalty is gone. Employees who have been able to leave have left. The constant fear of losing one's job has created paranoia and bitterness. Those who have survived the cuts are going through the motions, but their hearts are not in it. You can't... — read more 

This is by 24/7 Wall Street - Ginny's #2 - http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/02/25/ceos-who-have-to-go-in-2016/2 IBM (NYSE: IBM) CEO: Virginia Rometty Year started: 2012 One year stock price change: -18.9% Annual compensation: $19.3 million... — read more 

The plan newsletter is now at www.vanguard.com/ibm401k Did they dump Fidelity and forgot to tell anyone?

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/28/national/ibm-japan-loses-lawsuit-over-faulty-dismissal/#.Vvk6PEdf3IW

2 any surprise ? http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/02/25/ceos-who-have-to-go-in-2016/2/

When I came in around 15 years ago, people were motivated, well trained, advocates and evangelists of the product and the company. It's a wasteland now. I don't know a single person that doesn't despise the company and the products. Even one... — read more 

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/silicon-valley-wants-dramatic-expansion-of-h1-b-visa-us-ceo-116021900168_1.html

I guess that should play a role in the company's success? Right? So, if you constantly ship jobs overseas and cut resources domestically, how can you be successful? Intense focus on transformation has resulted in massive restructuring and also... — read more 

Silence. It's been over a month since I've completed it. Is this normal? Or, do the layoffs at IBM prevent the company to proceed? I was applying to IBM Emerging Technologies Internship program.

20 years with IBM, always bled blue. Last week, out of (sic) blue - an all-hands meeting - 300 of us "sold" to an Indian company. Cannot look for other positions in IBM, cannot be rehired for 24 months (by IBM). So, 20 years of tenure, just wasted... — read more 

What is it?

It was just announced that GBS will lay off 750 out of roughly 3000+ employees in Benelux region. Looking at the quarterly results, GBS was still profitable and growing year over year and quarter over quarter recently. Not sure why GBS has to take... — read more