Any comments on his performance since he became part of Qualcomm. Seems to be hiding behind the scenes and playing is safe by being invisible. Is he doing the right things for the company ?

Everybody seems to assume that 5G is the next big thing that will make Qualcomm and America great again. Reality may be different. Is 5G all really hype? Below article from wired... — read more 

Did the board just trigger the CIC policy by changing the makeup of the board? Lost a member without a vote.. Eliminated the top position.. Hmmmmmm...

He's been under the thumb of PJ for so many years and taking s*** for PJ as people accusing him of incompetency etc. Now he's free. Let's see what's his vision of the company, his real vision. PJ was obsessed with outsourcing after outsourcing... — read more 

PJ attempted to save the company and sure he also had good intentions for the employees. Dont think he was for the layoffs and/or let the company taken over. Its not easy to build or run maga multi billion tech company such as Qualcomm. Obviously... — read more 

I am very much sure now that qcom is done. It is now going into bankruptcy path. So frustrated that there is no one who can steer this ship correctly. It is just matter of time now. I will abandon the ship.

Will take anything that could help achieve the EPS targets #Inventoff I ❤ Q

Qualcomm Ousts Paul Jacobs From Board as He Chases Long-Shot Bid for Chip Giant The ex-CEO and co-founder’s son was stripped of his executive-chairman title last week as company sought to fend off Broadcom Qualcomm Inc. took the extraordinary step of... — read more 

Just curious to know if current lay offs will be focused only on principal and above or other lower titles, like sr. Engineers should be concerned too. There are close to 4000 principal and above titles currently.

News reports says current board will get only 16% vote. So the entire board needs to resign. After that SM, CA, JT and all the SVPs reporting to them needs to be fired. Let the cleanup begin. Will Buffett loan100B to PJ is the 100B dollar question... — read more 

A WWE smackdown. Will Paul be a no-show? Irwin and Joan to be in attendance like last year. Fur will fly.

There it is. Heeee’s outta there.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-qualcomm-chairman-ceo-paul-jacobs-may-step-down-from-board-1521213846

Qualcomm used to be a world class company. Now the MBAs and Lawyers are running the company will make it a crippled enterprise for the years to come. Most companies with integrity operate with employees in mind. They cut salaries, reduce 401k... — read more 

What happens 401k if you quit. How does that work? What if I have a loan I used to purchase my home? Thanks. Cheers!

I wish you all the best...I have been through this in 2015 and I now realize how lucky I was to be laid off then...I was able to find a better job with better pay.. Qualcomm was awesome place to work when I first started. But culture became... — read more 

If you know how to do butt kissing and play politics yes you're safe. If you have a opinion and open about it then pack your bags

"And not thinking rational anymore." According to sources cited by CNBC this morning.

Is there currently a hiring freeze at Qualcomm San Diego location and any other locations? When did it start and how long will it last?

Then: Amazing health care Free water bottles Business class flights Top 10 in best companies to work for in America 35 yr old management Now: High deductible plans Expensive cafeterias Coach like a roach Top 10 in layoffs.com 55 yr old management Add... — read more 

Happy to be in San Diego. Finished my PhD last year and was waiting for a while. Will join Corporate R&D!!!!! Any hints about that team?

Given that Broadcom's 82 dollars a share vastly undervalued the company, wondering what price PJ would be willing to pay for it?

Paul Jacobs, once CEO of Qualcomm (QCOM), and up till this month its executive chairman, is talking to “several global investors,” including SoftBank (9984JP), about buying out Qualcomm, according to a report this evening by the Financial Times’s... — read more 

Why throw away vote? Stupidity on the part of ISS. Haters gotta hate.

30553 Headcount under SM yesterday, today it's 30543. So 10 people were let go yesterday? Let's keep posting this number to see the trend companywide.

How far or close is it ? been 4+ weeks right ?

Plenty around still right?

Qualcomm San Diego employees have an overbearing attitude towards employees of other regions. Their attitude and behaviour is driven more by nervousness and fear of losing jobs. Qualcomm culture is getting bad.

So now we have people claiming there are layoffs today, next week, early April, May... Are we playing Bingo? Nothing is known right now, and nothing will be known in the next few weeks, I can guarantee you that. This was a major attack on Qualcomm... — read more 

Rumors have already started circulating that a major round of layoffs will come as soon as the first half of April. I guess it does make sense that higher ups will do all they can now that the threat is gone to maximize profits (even if we all know... — read more 

All directors are out in this case. May be investors need to put their guys on the board to end this corruption

Bullet 10 under board composition. http://investor.qualcomm.com/documentdisplay.cfm?documentid=5526

Serious responses only.

I voted with my feet but I still have some stock (wouldn't buy this shxttastic stock in the retail market and neither should you). I think QCOM will slowly dip into the early 50s dodge a few more takeover attempts by buying politicians but eventually... — read more 

What the f*#k is it really?

The executive made an unambiguous promise to shareholders to deliver at least $6.75 EPS in 2019. Shareholders have already shown that they are willing to vote against management unless things improve. If QC doesn't deliver at least close to its... — read more 

I mean, if they mess things up and such, can QC claw back some of the money paid to them?