IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,239 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,239 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
3.0
Dec 24, 2008

be the best and work with the best

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Can work in different technologies

Cons

middle level management has very little technical knowledge to guide technical people.

4.0
Dec 24, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Complexity of work that is rewarding from both a knowledge and money perspective. I also enjoy working for a company where I can help my clients adopt technology and innovation to solve their most pressing needs. The diversity of IBM's people and products allow this too happen.

Cons

At this point in my career I can't think of too many downsides. We have a strong portfolio of software products and alot of demand in the marketplace. Sure quota's are crazy but I'm sure they would be that way at any other place. Folks who don't make it at Big Blue should reflect on themselves on what they could have done better. My approach is to always understand the clients issues and identify IBM solutions that can address those issues. There has to be a fit otherwise we come across as Snake Oil Salesman. Not good if you want to have a good relationship with your clients.

3.0
Dec 23, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and work from home. Management doesn't care when you come in or go out so you are pretty much free to do whatever you want, very useful if you have some obligations in the middle of the day like picking up a kid from daycare.

Cons

Extra long hours, no OT, crappy promotions, crappy bonus, crappy raises, management doesn't seem to know what's going on when important decisions come from above nor do they seem to know/care about who's doing what in their teams save a few people.

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