Company: IBM
Date: 2015-09-14
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Confirmed

Dealing with big changes
Pros: Global
Yes, IBM is truly global and there are lots of good things about being part of a truly global company -- there are many opportunities to be part of global projects that stretch you as a contributor and virtual team member.  

Flexible
Many IBMers get to work where they want to - home office, offices, remote, whereever - IBM is investing a lot in mobile technology which makes it possible for you to work any where and any time.  

Smart People
You get the opportunity to work with a great group of really smart people at all age levels -- good opportunities for mentoring and idea sharing.
Cons: Figuring IBM out
You're "living in the matrix" big-time. Which means for new hires, it could take a while to figure out how to get the most out of the organization or how to grow within the environment.  Some folks may not have the patience for that.  

Dealing with big changes
IBM is in the midst of another generational transformation -- trying to reposition hundreds of thousands of personnel quickly and effectively is quite a challenge -- you have to be nimble and flexible with the directional changes that will continue into the future.