"50% of U.S. job losses come from the combination of lockdown and weak demand, 30% from the reallocation shock, and 20% from high unemployment benefits," Bloomberg found. A report by the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago... — read more 

If you read the TOS in the footer, there is a bullet on 'excessive posting' - i think you are at riks of being blocked (mods also nuke all messages of folks who break rules). I've just counted 10+ almost identical posts you've entered within last two... — read more 

I plan on starting a Google Group for those of us affected in the States. If you are interested, please comment and I will set it up and post details here. Goal of group is networking and helping others find their next role. Thanks and GLTA! — read more 

I am waiting for the next T2R to finish up my career. If its not announced this year I will probably finish my career at another high tech company. I am in one of this big high tech hub cities where there is a big outflow of IBM talent right now... — read more 

Who would be interested in acquiring IBM? Someone mentioned Apple. (I guess for the enterprise experience) Google. (I would say for enterprise introduction, AI, cloud growth, and REDHAT) Oracle (I would say for their HW division. If IBM... — read more 

cuts continue... deloitte cut 5% last week, now accenture is cutting 10%... see /accenture or thelayoff.com/accenture

Offered relo to Columbia, MO. Not really interested in moving since I'm in a prime tech spot and have an emergency fund. Is it worth the disruption in life to keep getting a paycheck doing a job that's a grind? There's gotta be a job outside IBM... — read more 

So within a month of a massive RA, Big Blew has already made an acquisition? Guess none of those folks that were RA'd had the skills or talent to produce this sort of cloud... — read more 

I was checking IBM's new job postings on LinkedIn and realized that IBM (Indian Business Machine) posted 35 new jobs in the US whereas 194 new jobs in India. don't trust me, check yourself. I hope you have no doubt who is replacing us.

I am seeking help in filing the unemployment claim for the State of CA. Do we have to list the 3 months salary (Separation Payment) in any of the category mentioned under the last employer information– "If you received, or if you expect to receive... — read more 

Dressing the old girl up https://seekingalpha.com/news/3583080-ibm-buys-security-company-for-cloud-compliance

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jeffrey-gundlach-sees-unemployment-wave-hitting-white-collar-jobs-224443437.html WFH is exposing who is actually productive and who is not. Companies are finding out that they have layer upon layer of mid/senior... — read more 

Hello everyone, I have received a few emails from Right Management after RAed. I quickly skimmed through and looks like they created my account in their system automatically and help with the job search. Perhaps IBM provided the information. I... — read more 

Some actual RA figures from IBM Silicon Valley. https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2020/06/10/ibm-layoffs-san-jose.html Two vice presidents were among the 140 local employees recently laid off at IBM Corp.’s two South San Jose complexes... — read more 

Why doesn't IBM put technology or business operation centers in Africa to employ black people? Why doesn't IBM put technology or business operation centers in urban black communities or in urban inner cities like Detroit or Chicago or Philadelphia... — read more 

"IBM Corporation has filed 26,872 labor condition applications for H1B visa and 745 labor certifications for green card from fiscal year 2017 to 2019." IBM hires ZERO American Women, ZERO Minorities, ZERO AMERICANS!!! "From off-prem to just off:... — read more 

IBM is speeding things up. Round 2 is coming fast and WARN filings are apparently needed: https://www.channelfutures.com/business-models/ibm-job-cuts-to-impact-more-than-240-workers-in-california Last day for 240 works in California will be... — read more 

Hi former IBMers. A large group of us from US TSS are part of the June RA. We are supporting each other through the transition. We could use the wisdom in the group. What advice do you have? Things to remember before we separate? ... — read more 

A vast majority of IBM customer-facing employees are for the most part cloud illiterate or best case, semi- literate. Many can spout the top 10 buzz words but have little in- depth idea of what is the cloud offering or business. IBM spent the last... — read more 

I was reading my package and noticed this. I asked my manager and he sent me this link to "claim" my points. https://ibmrr.performnet.com/ibmrr/srp/serviceAnniversaryDetails.do Check it out merch is not too shabby.. for those kind of... — read more 

Thoughts?

What a surprise... Could it be because of the recent layoffs? https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/09/ibm-cloud-suffers-prolonged-outage/

Just wondering if there truly is a safe department/program/group at IBM right now.

In the US, the 1988 WARN Act regulates big company layoffs. IBM usually can manage the size of layoffs to avoid federal oversight. Not this time; it's too big. The WARN Act "...protects employees, their families, and communities by requiring most... — read more 

I’m a manager on a DOD project of the 8 people on my team 5 have been let go in the past few weeks all had a security clearance good reviews (I did them) etc. They are being replaced by cleared resources either affected by the pandemic or just... — read more 

Just wondering since I heard a small amount got hit by the RA.

Does anyone know the IBM RA process? Who makes the decisions? When do they decide in relation to when one is notified? I heard through the grapevine: a front line manager is asked for names from his/her team (maybe given a precise number needed)... — read more 

Just found out yesterday my manager spoke to me about my promotion in May promising it would still happen. I was on a project and billing 45hrs a week and had a secret clearance with a few certifications. I have a few offers lined up so it’s not too... — read more 

Found this surfing last night. It appears IBM has abandoned power when it comes to private cloud. They will only support virtual server now. That means all LINUX, AI, and Cognitive Will port off of Power. You have until 8/22 to move your... — read more 

I notices that some social app had such report that IBM starts to quit China market.

Does anyone know the final numbers for the UK? Appreciate this will only be an approximation given IBM's secrecy stance.

Even with a $27 billion endowment, Stanford University expects layoffs will be ‘unavoidable’... You don't have to ask any questions after... — read more 

Per an executive who works at Right. This should give everyone an idea of the size of the Layoff in the United States. At least 20K GLTA!

Any other people hit in Canada ? How big is it ? how are severance packages according to years of service or business unit (GTS, GBS, Cloud, Security, etc..) or age or location within Canada ?

NOTE the flashing red light. Cloudera had good earnings considering, and yet they are getting hammered this morning (down 12%) due to revenue forecast being light. Does that sound like anyone else we know who is moving to enterprise hybrid... — read more 

I never received any communication or information on how to return my 2 computers. Is there somewhere that they can be sent to? (I left IBM 3 years ago)

In the words of Capt Jack Sparrow. That mate was the opportune moment. AK even the street says you blew it when it comes to transparency and trust from your employees NOT a good... — read more 

One of IBM's main business strategies seems to be about layoffs, off-shoring, and overall cost-cutting. Whether you like Robert Cringely or not, he makes some very good points in this book on IBM. Excerpt from Amazon.com webpage for his book:... — read more 

Honestly, the only thing I can think of is that it was much, much bigger than we think. If it was not that bad, why hide it? People already speculate about thousands or tens of thousands being shown the proverbial door, that's already out there. How... — read more