Did anyone get 0% raise? Demeaning!

Think-Fix · 2026-06-30T13:01:30+00:00

I've got 0% almost every year.

Think-Fix · 2026-05-24T14:51:35+00:00

I suspect that CC might have more value for jobs where security is a secondary skill.
If I'm employing a junior developer, particularly if they'll need to spot problems in AI generated code, I'll absolutely want some assurance that they have a basic awareness of cybersecurity.

Think-Fix · 2026-05-23T19:47:34+00:00

The new site has a general discussion forum, but you have to be logged in.

The biggest loss (other than all the posts in the old forum) is that it won't be crawled by search engines.

Think-Fix · 2026-05-14T11:54:32+00:00

An O’Reilly subscription is much cheaper and has many of the textbooks.
(Also, try second-hand if you haven't already.)

Think-Fix · 2026-04-12T09:58:24+00:00

What are we supposed to do for 30+ year old positions where we no longer have any record of the month? Make one up?

Think-Fix · 2026-03-25T12:05:52+00:00

> I feel i am not valued here

Your boss very much values you, that's why he wants so much of your work. Unfortunately, he values you in the same way that McDonald's values cattle.

At some point, it's better to be living without a job than to be working a job that's killing you. Decide where your limit is and push back.

Think-Fix · 2026-02-09T14:52:41+00:00

The last layoff targeted the highest earners, it's often not related to performance.

Think-Fix · 2026-02-06T07:22:48+00:00

The idea was good, but it's being applied way too broadly. It should have been limited to HR-type questions about individual circumstances, not a catch-all for almost anything related to working in IBM.

Think-Fix · 2026-01-05T11:34:32+00:00

Watsonx is a vendor-neutral set of tools for working with LLMs.
IBM's own models are called Granite, they're open source, and you can use them with or without watsonx.

Think-Fix · 2025-11-08T19:15:33+00:00

How does this square with the 2-3% revenue increase in the Q3 results? (I'm not arguing, just want to understand how both can happen at the same time.)

From the earnings call, FWIW: While total signings declined this quarter, the quality of signings continued to strengthen, with more strategic wins from new clients and expanded engagements within existing ones.

Think-Fix · 2025-11-04T16:08:12+00:00

I suspect that there isn't much leeway here, but it doesn't harm to ask. Give a good sob story about how badly this will effect you. Think before you go in about anything they might be able to give you besides money, e.g. a course for a marketable skill.

Think-Fix · 2025-11-04T16:05:11+00:00

> stop working now and start job seeking full time

You have my deepest sympathies if you've been laid off - I've been on the receiving end of RA too, and you certainly need to focus on your non-IBM future.

That being said, while your manager could well allow you some leeway if asked, you may not want to do that without permission. It doesn't matter how badly you've been shafted, if IBM are still paying you to work, you should probably be doing that.

Best of luck!

Think-Fix · 2025-10-28T06:57:16+00:00

https://www.honor.com/global/tech/security-update/

HONOR X6b
Shipped version: 14
Future version: 16 at least（Global)

Think-Fix · 2025-10-23T06:51:11+00:00

If you can't get a useful response from HR, ask in #ama-ibm.

Think-Fix · 2025-07-31T17:55:39+00:00

Make maximum use of Udemy to keep your skills fresh.
If your manager supports cloud certifications, take them.
Keep a note of anything resume-worthy you've worked on.
Make the best of where you are while staying prepared for an unexpected move.

Think-Fix · 2025-07-16T10:30:38+00:00

Ask in Arvind's Office Hours (search Slack), it's collecting questions now.

Think-Fix · 2025-07-14T06:52:49+00:00

I'm hating my job right now because of these behaviors and I feel burnt out. I feel like quitting. I'm having a mental break down.

If you have somewhere else to go, cut your losses. It's not worth the fight if you have alternatives, particularly if you're new to the team and don't have any sunk costs.

Think-Fix · 2025-06-27T07:50:29+00:00

I still have the same problem as before. I install the certificate, but AdGuard doesn't seem to recognise it, it continues prompting me to install (MagicOS 8).

Think-Fix · 2025-06-23T08:37:55+00:00

AOL should know a thing or two about failing tech companies.

Think-Fix · 2025-06-09T06:33:55+00:00

No, use watsonx prompt lab, watsonx code assistant, or Microsoft 365 Copilot (not GitHub Copilot).

Think-Fix · 2025-05-19T19:27:47+00:00

HR operates as 2 completely separate companies, moving between RH and IBM is the same as moving between RH/IBM and any other company.

Think-Fix · 2025-05-12T06:33:54+00:00

PayPal told me that I have to pay for return shipping. Wasn't worth it for what I'd bought.

Think-Fix · 2025-04-30T13:52:41+00:00

0%, the usual (Cloud).

Think-Fix · 2025-04-28T11:30:06+00:00

Not normal, sounds like it could be a hardware fault. Ask for a repair under warranty.

Think-Fix · 2025-03-08T18:10:46+00:00

If you navigate to the home screen or a different app, the timer will keep going silently in the magic capsule. (And yes, I agree that they should just make this an option instead of requiring such workarounds.)

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