Company: IBM
Date: 2008-06-25
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current

When the economy improves, I'll be gone.
Pros: There are still a large number of very talented people working at IBM... the sheer breadth of knowledge, experience and talent is a very strong positive.
Cons: Compensation is very poor, especially if you have worked there for a long time.   The sales plan is changed frequently, usually having the effect of lowering pay for any level of achievement.  There are large numbers of people who add no value.  The travel and expense policies (economy flights, tiny per-diems) mean I am frequently embarrassed in conversation with peers elsewhere who cannot believe that IBMers are willing to put up with such poor conditions.