Getting laid off from IBM ended up being a lot more freeing than I expected. At first it stung, but once the dust settled, I realized I’d been stuck in a place that was going nowhere. Constant reorganizations, shifting priorities, and leadership that never seemed to agree on a direction made every day feel unstable. It was exhausting trying to stay motivated when the ground kept moving under your feet.
Looking back, getting pushed out forced me to step back and see how unhealthy the situation really was. The stress, the uncertainty, and the endless talk with very little action had become normal, and that’s not a great place to be. I was able to focus on finding something more stable and rewarding, instead of clinging to a job that was slowly burning me out.
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Last month, I felt angry and disappointed when the useless piece of sh1t manager notified me in an aggressive and disrespectful manner, that my services are no longer needed at IBM. Since, I was already contemplating retirement, the disappointment faded quickly.
Yesterday, I received an email from another major company that is asking for my services.
IBM useless executives has been barking about AI and proposing lame "AI" solutions (watsonx, ....). The company asking for my services is a major player in AI world.
Hard to imagine.
So, there is a life after IBM.
I'm dreaming of an IBM layoff Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the managers' pens glisten and IBM executives listen
To hear the sounds of layoff notices sent across the snow
I'm dreaming of an Alvind layoff Christmas
With every Christmas resume I write
May your days be fearful with fright
And may all your January layoff fears be right
I'm dreaming of a Krabanaugh Christmas
With every upskilling postcard I write
May your days be with te---r and fright
And may all your January layoff fears be right
Same here. I felt angry, upset, and disappointed. But now I have no stress. not worrying if today will be the day. I feel sorry for anyone who is still there. I told a few people to start looking and update their resumes. RA's will happen in 2026. GDP will be peanuts. They just cr@pped away 11 billion in another acquisition. Alvind Krabanaugh and the rest of the pipmunks are going to get heftier perk packages in 2026 . They can all go to H E Double Hickey sticks. EFF THEM