"What a disconnect: Record job openings, but rising joblessness among key parts of the workforce. There was much chatter this morning’s report that there are big labor shortages because of pandemic-related... — read more 

I'm in the wrong role - I can do VP - honest. https://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/51143.htm

Finally explains the real reason the Big Bleu and GloFlo agreement crumbled. And of course, Bottom-feeding Bleu trying to recoup that $1.5B that Ginni flushed down the... — read more 

There is still quite a bit of time until the presentation of the Q2 results, but I wonder what you think can be expected? I hope it won’t be a big debacle, because a lot depends on those quarterly results.

Left back in 2007 due to a skills rebalancing. Just one of many terms for a layoff. Get out if you aren't already and remember, there is life after IBM, and it will be a lot better life too.

I have seen many ibmers move to FAANG, Microsoft and many good start ups. But has anyone from these reputed and good companies come to IBM for the next step in their career? This will be great insight about why they left previous company and how do... — read more 

IBM has lost its way for quite sometime now. They had some of the best people at one point and now almost all of them are gone. They feed you the lowest wages out of any tech company. The executives have mismanaged every step within the company. IBM... — read more 

Last year it was end of May. Will there be any this year?

$5B in revenue for $34B spent. . . By: Lauren Ohnesorge – Senior Staff Writer, Triangle Business Journal Jun 4, 2021, 1:15pm EDT https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/06/04/ibm-ceo-talks-red-hat-success.html Red Hat’s growth... — read more 

Thanks to the lack of job security and worsening work culture, among many other things, the majority of the smartest people are already gone from IBM. Most of the people who are still here are either underachievers or IBM veterans who are a year or... — read more 

And knowing what you know today, would you have done anything differently in your career at IBM?

No diversity, not enough techies, too much micro management. Most in the team are managers, leads and non-technical. As one of the SME, I’m carrying a lot of the load but can’t complain because we are “family”. We often go through these team bonding... — read more 

I spent 7+ years giving this company my all and being loyal through ups and downs in what was a bright spot in the darkness of IBM. Then, the winds of change started finally blowing in my BU 3Q2020. "Just another down, it'll be okay," I thought as I... — read more 

Is IBM done with the RA’s Fiorella this yesr

I have been a victim of micro management from both my manager and second line. They both are very well friends and does a lot of micromanagement inside the team. I with 2 colleagues in a team of 4, feel the same and we discuss what to do on a daily... — read more 

Title says it all, lots of speculation and haters on here, but has anyone actually been laid off lately?

Who comes up with these tv ads? I just saw an IBM commercial for hybrid cloud that was showing some football practice/training. What does hybrid cloud have to do with football?

First I worked in a small startup, then in two established companies and then I came to IBM. I have encountered disorganization and miscommunication everywhere, but especially here. I wonder if the only way to avoid this is to be self-employed? Now... — read more 

Yes, it's ECS anywhere from Amazon. https://aws.amazon.com/ecs/anywhere/ It's the most competitive to the hybrid cloud strategy. They don't have any BS such as Cloud Oaks and OpenShift. Simply ECS in clients infrastructure, which will cost... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4432812-how-much-is-ibm-worth This is the stake in the heart for current executive management. They started out behind the power curve and can’t escape the legacy that Ginni left them. He-l of a job IBM board ... — read more 

Why Are people so eager to go back to office? There's a question in literally every exec meeting. I am a young person and still do not want to go back to workplace because it saves massive amount of time and productivity according to ibm is also... — read more 

How is AK in the top quartile? How is it possible that AK's pay didn't decrease from 2019 to 2020 given the poor year that IBM had? https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-tesla-to-ge-see-how-much-ceos-made-in-2020-11622539802 The annual WSJ... — read more 

Not here, I haven't seen this discussed that much here, but most of the people I work with directly are openly hostile to any and all newcomers. Yes, these might be fresh college grads with no experience but it's not their fault IBM will only hire... — read more 

Serious question... Why would IBM need to layoff massively? Droves of people are leaving on their own!

I don’t have any special complaints, I’ve spent some of the best years of my career here and I appreciate all the opportunities I’ve had here. However, I've been feeling that I've outgrown this company for quite some time now. I’m working on... — read more 

Your old pal Deep Throat here. I thought I would add some clarity to the attrition topic. First things first, tracking attrition is not new despite what some here are saying. Any company with half a brain should do this. Of course there are... — read more 

I’m quite fed up with people posting that It’s better at other companies and that they found peace after leaving IBM. I think most of them are lying. I will never say that things are good at IBM but it's pretty much the same sh-t at other companies... — read more 

IBM spinoff joins a long list of questionable corporate names https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/business/kyndryl-ibm-corporate-names/index.html

Some classes were really great and I wish I could spend more time upgrading my skills, but sometimes I find people who are real, obsessive badge hunters just too funny. How many badge hunters do you know? What is your opinion on the value of these... — read more 

For those who have wanted to upgrade your skills before moving on how has it helped you in landing a better position with another company? Has it also helped you while you were here? I’m actually thinking of taking advantage of the education here... — read more 

https://www.ledgerinsights.com/ibm-blockchain-cto-departs-with-two-key-hyperledger-fabric-developers/

Has anyone requested extended unpaid leave? Any advice or experience with the process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Was reading the OP below this regarding Newbies. Any Summit hires/grads out there? Where your expectations with IBM met? Share your journey and experience with us.

So what happens with the fha account when we go to kyndryl?

I don't think it is. If I could turn back time, if I were younger and just finished school, I would never want to get my first experience here but would look for my first jobs in much smaller companies and startups. IBM is still somehow hanging... — read more 

I worked at GTS and luckily left a month ago. Someone mentioned that in their team of 50 people, half of the employees received a call. That's awful. I'm really interested in what the work will look like and what the atmosphere will be like in that... — read more 

US here. I've been offered a role with Kyndryl. I have to raise my hand and say I'm interested by tomorrow end of day in order to get an offer next week. What's the rush? July 1 deadline to get everyone resettled and off IBM books. So, what... — read more 

IBM will continue to perform as it has under Rometty unless it has an entirely unexpected transformation. That won’t happen. https://247wallst.com/technology-3/2021/05/25/ibm-remains-big-techs-disaster/

IBM Cloud has now had ten significant issues (since April 3) https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/26/ibm_cloud_multiple_outages/