
The leaders at the Halifax CIC (especially those who orchestrate onboarding) are easy to approach with problems and are solutions-oriented.
I love that I get to learn something new literally every day that I go to work. Thinking about the endless possibilities for learning new things at IBM make me incredibly happy.
The folks at my location are always willing to listen when I bring up concerns related to neurodiversity. They have been very supportive. Dalia El-Dib and JoAnne Noel have been especially great. I wish I could report them to HR for being amazing at their jobs!
I feel undervalued because I know that IBM's base rate of pay at my location has not increased with the cost of living in the last few years. I make an internship wage. I hate the idea of leaving, but IBM offers some of the least competitive compensation in my area.
As someone who is not neurotypical, I have found some interactions difficult. I learned the hard way that when someone reaches out for a "chat" that could mean interview. I missed an opportunity to be on a project because I went to an interview without knowing what it really was and was not prepared