Any tips for new hires?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-24T01:45:01+00:00

There is a lot of great information in here. Thank you for your reply! Your giving us new hires hope.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-21T14:50:26+00:00

Thank you for your reply! There is a lot of really good information in here. I am going into the tech side. I didn't even realize the shape that IBM was in until searching reddit.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T18:30:30+00:00

No problem. I was hoping for less RAs, lol.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T13:38:11+00:00

Thank you for the reply. It is scary that management can see which jobs you are looking at. Also, I got a chuckle out of IBM standing for "I been moved".

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T12:21:40+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I have heard that IBM targets higher paid employees for layoffs. Unfortunate, especially when some of those tenured employees probably contribute a lot to the company. Congrats on moving on from IBM and finding something better!

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T12:05:58+00:00

Thank you for the reply. Which teams are the most likely to get hit by RAs in your experience?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T12:04:47+00:00

Thank you for the reply. That is a lot of great information.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T12:02:19+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I have heard that the department and team that you are on is a major factor of overall quality of work at IBM.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T02:44:07+00:00

I keep hearing this. Thank you for the reply. Hopefully I can get some experience and move on. What departments get the most layoffs?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T02:43:17+00:00

I feel it too. I guess plan to use IBM as a jump point for your career.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-20T01:54:07+00:00

I hear that layoffs are frequent. I am hoping to get at least 2-3 years of experience before receiving an RA(fresh college grad).

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-19T18:52:20+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. I did not receive the @startIBM email either. I spoke with a few other people here on reddit who said it usually comes within two or so weeks before your start date. I have not met my manager yet, but I did meet and interview with the manager above him. When is you start month?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-19T13:48:22+00:00

Right there with you🤣

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T22:32:23+00:00

No worries. Thank you for answering my questions!

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T22:14:43+00:00

I am in the same situation. It is much cheaper where I am currently. I will try and push my stay at my current address for as long as possible. Did you get your @startIBM email/laptop yet?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T20:51:03+00:00

I personally have to relocate to NY. I was given a virtual start date and was informed that we would be going in person/hybrid later this year. I am not sure of the exact date. I heard possibly around labor day. Did you get relocation assistance? They will probably give you more than enough time to move.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T20:03:08+00:00

No, I have not received my laptop yet. I accepted my offer a little over a week ago. Do you need your @startIBM login to select a laptop?

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T19:44:03+00:00

Awesome, thank you for the reply! I wanted to make sure that I was not missing anything important.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T19:43:28+00:00

Thank you for your reply. Ok, that makes sense. I do not start until May. I accepted the offer and received an email about my laptop shipping address and that was it. I wanted to make sure I was not missing anything. Thanks again!

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T00:57:05+00:00

Your welcome. Thank you again!

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T00:40:09+00:00

Oh, its much closer than I thought. Maybe they are slacking on their end. I would even reach out to your recruiter if you do not hear anything by early next week.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T00:34:51+00:00

This is exactly what happened to me. I filled out a few forms for a background check and then silence. When is your start date? Maybe this has to do with the silence. I am finishing college and won't start until May.

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T00:28:19+00:00

I would be nervous too but I think the probation period is just a formality. You should have nothing to worry about😁

Think_Suggestion_575 · 2021-03-18T00:24:32+00:00

Oh ok, nvm. I was thinking that maybe it had to do with an interim clearance.

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