Company: IBM
Date: 2018-08-09
Overall rating: 1/5
Employment status: former

If I could give it zero stars I would
Pros: Met some friends who could commiserate in our misery
Cons: Where do I start... low wages, overtime expected, confusing progression, they only care about numbers, you are literally given a number to identify you, harassment, name-calling, gossip, seriously... it is such a toxic environment. 

They break it down into sub-band levels, which is extremely competitive and there are no guidelines on how to reach the next level. I once got denied a promotion because my manager's colleague "couldn't get a read on me"?! Once I questioned it I all of a sudden got the promotion. 

People on my project had to travel every week for months in a row. No second thought to people's mental health. It was physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. No benefits. I came back to the office from working on client site for 4 weeks and my desk was given to someone else. I was blamed for being sent away and missing out on center activities when another manager said I had to? Absolutely no communication between managers. Also, you will have 3 or more managers at all times telling you what to do. 

I have many complaints about HR. Being harassed and teased was normal between coworkers. People would comment on my appearance daily. I've never been so disrespected in a workplace. Seriously. One time in an event planning meeting, I was told maybe people would show up "just to look at me". Brought multiple issues to HR and nothing happened. No protection.

I heard 100 people have resigned this year. No wonder. My manager was beyond rude when I resigned. After two years service, you'd think I would have earned something. At least a goodbye. No exit interview. Nobody gives an eff about you.