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- kote
In the process of setting up an interview for this week. Looks pretty promising.
Has anyone worked for them, and what can I expect?
- InVivio0
I hope you enjoy wearing a tie everyday for no apparent reason.
- unknown0
Well I don't know about IBM but I can tell you that I turned Intel position down because they were cheap as shit. They were offering like $20 per hour without any additional benefits.
InVivio, it's not nice to be jealous. If the man got a shot to work for IBM that's super groovy. He might enjoy wearing suits, and if the pay is good, well fu*k it. No offense intended.
Cheers.
- kote0
the pay is ok - no I dont like wearing ties and shit, and I havent taken the job.
I will know more after the interview...
- fogle0
i worked at ibm for 6 months and hated it. the pay was pretty decent, but i just hate the corporate setting. alot of people were way stuck up and upper managment were just assholes. i woked in the RTP in NC if that helps you at all. email me if you have more questions.
- unknown0
depends what department your in...
The design department is fairly good, and they dont wear suits, the IBM R+D department would be one of my dream jobs
- IloveQBN0
I had several interviews with there e-innovation center in Toronto 2 years ago.
Went through 3 separate interviews and then had to take an exam comprised of Algebra, problem solving, and logical tests.
I then asked them to send me there portfolio, and the stuff they worked on are shit! So I didn't take there offer. They weren't willing to pay me what I wanted anyway. I was asking for
$50k canadian , that's an average salary for a designerNot to discourage you, I have a friend that works there, and he said they are doing some good work. they do all the major tennis grand slam sites and are quite nice.
Good luck, hope you get in.
- aphrothunder0
my dad works there
but he is in research
i dont know how this helps you...
- pmrebel0
I've worked at IBM Portugal (nothing to do with design or web) severall years ago. When they asked me if I wanna stay with them at full time I said no because I was on university and liked the party times... Well, today I keep on dreaming with IBM, did not finished my Law degree, use suite and tie for 8 to 12 hours a day on a more corporate alike business... That dont pay so well like IBM does.
That said, get it on. If you like the work and the team dont think twice...
- DeviceUnseen0
I work in an innovation center. We had 26 people at one time and now we are 7. There were a ton of talented creative people there including amazing Maya artists and what not but most have been laid off.
The design community is a bit fragmented and the outlook is a bit bleak. I wouldn't recommend it even if your group seems cool. IBM likes to reorganize and fuck everything up. On the other hand, you'll get good (or decent) pay and good experience and there isn't a ton out there.
- kote0
thanks for ll the feedback folks. as long as the team is good, I am game. Talking to them right now as a matter of fact.
Thanks again...
- TransFatty0
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- TransFatty0
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- BSchwerve0
When I was working for IBM, back in the day, someone was always urinating in the coffee maker. Terrible place to be.
- Mick0
Why are people so against wearing a suit and tie to work? Is it THAT much against our designer rebelism?
I mean designers will kiss ass to their bosses, give big speeches/presentations that are way over the top, it's just clothes for cripes sake.
One thing to consider about the IBM job - reputation. Some times it's good to work at a place to leave it. ie. I worked for MSN in Australia for a while and it's the best career move I ever made - every interview people are impressed with that part of my resume. I'm sure IBM would have the same effect on most future interviews.
- mmaler0
I cant say which department I work for but I will tell ya:
SUPER BLUE COLLAR / CORPORATE...
Watch your p's and q's
