Spun off from IBM — still finding its identity Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems Below-market salaries High offshore ratio Uncertain strategic direction
Telco culture — IT services are secondary Below-market salaries Limited career progression Bureaucratic decision-making
Worker Pros
Fresh start — can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Stable employment Good benefits Telecommunications expertise
Worker Cons
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
IT services are secondary to telco Below-market salaries Bureaucratic culture Limited career progression
Both Infrastructure Spin-off and Telco / Enterprise have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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