Company: IBM
Date: 2012-06-26
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Stagnant
Pros: I have worked both in headquarters and brands (GTS/SWG/IGF/STG). Brands are a sweatshop and very few people make it in there. Mine was a horrific experience. In my experience, the ONLY good thing about a career in finance at IBM is that you can expect your paycheck to be deposited into the checking account like clock work.
Cons: If you are an undergrad and looking to join IBM I guess it's OK; however, be prepared to get underpaid and overworked. It requires a certain type of personality to do finance jobs at this company, which are boring and mundane. Moreover, I have heard them describe some people at IBM as leaders and I am having a really hard time believing that's what a real visionary should be. At best, you learn how to deal with IBM's definition of an executive. Many are dumb but lucky, others are gestapo style because they don't know any better. Very few executives are pleasant to work for.