Company: IBM
Date: 2015-08-17
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Senior

It's been an OK ride
Pros: I take pride in working for IBM.  IBM is easily recognizable as a leader in the tech industry.  When I tell people I work there they say, "Oh, wow!"  They pay relatively well, but in recent years it has not been as competitive as other companies.
Cons: In recent years, IBM has failed to invest in new in-house research and development.  I have seen my salary go from being competitive 5 years ago to merely average now.  I have not received a pay increase in several years, and a promotion in 8 years, although I have been consistently rated well.  In our organization there are not as many promotions today as there were 5 years ago.  This could and should be fixed at the VP level and above.  Benefits are poor.  It is fine if you are single, but if you have a family it is very costly.