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schestowitz[TR2]""Sep 02 10:41
schestowitz[TR2]https://techrights.org/n/2026/09/02/People_Who_Participate_in_the_Slop_Plagiarism_Pyramid_Scheme_Sep 02 10:41
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schestowitz[TR2]Cringley is shown in bad company without a block of text to separate him Sep 02 10:41
schestowitz[TR2]from the crooks explaining why his photo is there"Sep 02 10:41
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schestowitz[TR2]https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]" didn’t get invite?Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]21 minutes ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 1 reaction (+0/-1) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @b6+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]@b3 Alvind will announce IBM is officially named to “India business machine “ and he is signing the executive order immediately.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]32 minutes ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 1 reaction (+0/-1) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @b5+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2] +1 Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]@b0 it’s not an All Hands meeting. It’s his monthly CEO Office Hours meeting.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]51 minutes ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 3 reactions (+2/-1) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @b3+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2] 0 Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]The id--t CEO just announced an all hands meeting next Wednesday. So guessing whatever happens is going to go down next week.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]1 hour ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 2 reactions (+1/-1) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @b0+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Layoff ThursdaysSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @at+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Out of the blue 1-1 meeting with manager for tomorrow.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]I am planning to be on vacation for 2 weeks.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 1 reaction (+0/-1) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @as+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2] -1 Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]@ac you about to be PIPed. Save all your documents and past reviews now in safe place you can access later. Ask for what is said to be put into writing in an email. Also ask if you can record meeting or covertly record meeting with phone. Save and document everything.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @aj+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]@ac Not likely an RA. Those don't happen this late in the week. RAs happen on Tuesdays. If it's anything, you're getting PIPed...or promoted.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]4 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]| 2 reactions (+2/-0) | ReplySep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ag+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]I received an unexpected 1-1 with the manager for tomorrow. It might be it.Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]4 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ac+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]@a9 what is you area?Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]4 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ab+1m1gqc5k1Sep 02 17:12
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schestowitz[TR2]In our area, two managers have been hitSep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]"Sep 02 17:12
schestowitz[TR2]"Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]If you work at IBM, understand this: you are a targetSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]The moment you make more than your coworkers, you're on the radar. Seniority doesn't protect you, it does the opposite, it makes you more expensive and more vulnerable. I've seen it happen to people who dedicated years to this company. They were paid for their experience, and that's exactly what made them a target.Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]#Concern #Culture #EmployeeRelations #JobSecurity #LayoffsSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]| 271 views | 7 reactions (+7/-0) | 3 replies (last 23 minutes ago) | ReplySep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @OP+1m1h1n1zjSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]Click to get Alert when there is a new reply.Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]3 replies (most recent on top)Sep 02 17:14
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schestowitz[TR2]If you work at IBM, you're a fly in a urinal.Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]27 minutes ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:14
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @am+1m1h1n1zjSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]@OP, in Albany there’s a pretty obvious inner circle that seems to get most of the promotions and leadership opportunities. Everyone knows who they are, and somehow they always seem to be protected no matter what happens.Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]3 hours ago by AnonymousSep 02 17:14
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @a4+1m1h1n1zjSep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2] +2 Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]IBM is where mediocrity prevails. Alvind is the leader.Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]"Sep 02 17:14
schestowitz[TR2]https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m1h1n1zjSep 02 17:14
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