Persistent systems not persistent in keeping their promises. - Technical Project Lead Persistent Systems Employee Review

3.0
Apr 8, 2024
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Pros

Was "sold" along with the rest of US IBM support team to Persistent Systems with the promise of 13 months base contract with the possibility of staying on longer as new business was generated. Same pay as when I was an IBM'er. Really good benefits package.

Cons

Persistent did abosolutey nothing to aquire addiional business needed to extend out contract. In the end it looks like IBM unloaded their expensive US support team to Persistent who never had any intention of doing anyting except doing away with our expensive salaries. Out of around 50 US employees they are keeping 5 people and those people are managers. Since March of 2023 I went from being an IBM'er with 20+ years working at IBM to unemployed contractor on 4/15/2024. It's sad really. Not 1 person deserves to be laid off due to performance. This was always just a cost cutting project. They even had us train our replacements. I had a job offer to leave the group for a TAM job at IBM, for which I would still be an IBM'er now if I had taken the job offer in early 2023 but they offerred me a dream job to stay in support, all the while knowing what they were going to do. Pretty despicable stuff.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

Persistent was an easy organization to join. The recruiting process was relatively quick and the team helpful. Once I joined, I have gone through approx. two weeks of courses and 1:1 meetings with my team. All has been positive to date.

Cons

Processes can feel outdated — very much a company that relies on person to person connection to get things done.

2.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Exceptional Training: One of the best aspects of Persistent is their commitment to upskilling. They offer robust internal training programs and access to high-quality certifications that genuinely help build your technical foundation. Project Variety: You get exposure to a wide range of domains and tech stacks. For those looking to diversify their portfolio, the project-based nature of the work provides a lot of "hands-on" experience in a short amount of time. Supportive Peer Culture: The teams are generally collaborative and willing to help, making the onboarding process much smoother for newer hires.

Cons

Limited US Presence: Most of the core operations and job stability are centered in India. There are significantly fewer long-term roles available for US-based employees, which can lead to a feeling of being "on an island" or having limited local career progression. Project Dependency: Your experience and job security are highly dependent on the specific project you are assigned to. If a project ends and there isn't an immediate US-based opening, finding a new internal placement can be challenging. Bureaucracy: Being a large, project-based firm, the management processes can sometimes feel rigid or unorganized when transitioning between client engagements.

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