IBM reviews

IBM has a culture of collaboration, integrity, and performance. Individuals are given contribution targets and are expected to achieve them, but working with others is a prerequisite for success. The company often manages by matrix, meaning that you can have objectives from different managers with different objectives; e.g., manage costs and grow revenue. This tension makes for better overall performance, in my opinion. I have worked at firms that belittle their clients when they're off-site and IBM doesn't tend to be that way.

Compared to what else is available in this area, the pay is okay. The cafeteria food is varied but the area itself is crowded because the work site is huge with 1700 IBMers alone at the site. Raytheon also shares the same eatery along with a small high school. Parking is plentiful. Being able to work with technology is great, provided that it works as described. Commaderie is great IF one can break into the established network. One can jump start a career at IBM but don't stay too long to avoid being pigeon holed into a specialty which does not translate well into the outside world.