Thread regarding IBM layoffs

I have purchased so much stuff required for my job with my own money because the procurement process is so abysmal. But I will be sure that anything stored on my personal equipment is wiped before I leave ... unless they suddenly and without me asking provide some equivalent hardware to migrate it to. They will lose literally decades of work when I leave because of their non-startup mentality.

Speaking of "start-up culture" I remember being in an IBM North America all hands meeting where that exact phrase was used to rally us. Someone who had actually come from a start up explained nicely during the Q&A how startups have "start-up budgets" implying they actually paid for things as needed and quickly. He then asked how we were supposed to act like a start-up at IBM without the budget? Leadership was silent for about 30 seconds and the subject quickly changed. Thanks for reminding me of this fond memory. :)

I disagree on one point - Senior management cares ONLY about their bonuses and share price. Every other aspect of their jobs is neglected or screwed up.

The toxic IBM environment exists for several reasons:

1. Senior management cares mostly about their bonuses and share price (thanks to stock option grants). We don't always believe it and act surprised whenever it's mentioned.
2. Senior management wants a "start-up culture" and gets upset when we don't respond to their management decrees that last worked sixty years ago.
3. Senior management wants us to accept "global markets". We don't accept that they really mean: work longer for less pay.
4. Senior management wants an agile workforce. We don't accept that they want gig employees where you work until you are no longer needed and then quit.
5. Our CEO allows all of this to happen.