Company: IBM
Date: 2018-02-06
Overall rating: 5/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Great place to work
Pros: Teams that I work with in Poughkeepsie are the most supportive of any of my previous employments. They are willing to take the time to lend a hand even if it means they will have to take time later in the day to catch up on work missed when helping me. They have so many opportunities to help the community that I am involved in: P-Tech, BRGs,  eWeek, etc. I think it's a very family oriented place, having been hired recently, it is warm and welcoming. Also, they are very flexible with working from home.  I've had the opportunity to travel around the globe about 4 times in only 2 years working here. Management gives good feedback and there are so many different areas to work in - it's mind boggling!
Cons: It's a global company so naturally you will have people working 24/7 trying to make it work. Also, there are not enough new hires to compensate for retention problems (my generation does not like to stay in one place for long and the turnover is normal but they need to hire more to make it worth while). Also, not everyone loves the hudson valley (I do, but just know that this is NOT NYC)