45%
So many senior staff engineers are useless
In SW anyway half of them do not write code. Ask when there was a git or p4 checkin last. They attend meetings after meetings. Some were promoted for political reasons and have no clue as to what they are doing. Let alone I wouldn't even consider... — read more
25 percent cuts at sr staff and above
Confirmed news from modem sw vp. Instead of 20 percent principal and above, the goal is 25 percent total at sr staff and above. ce cuts most brutual...80 percent.
Can Qualcomm HR be trusted?
Anybody had any dealing with them?
Will our WFH balance be paid put as well?
I've saved up a bunch of WFH days. Will they get paid out if I get the saft?
Raj Talluri decides to leave after a big fight with CA at MWC.
Rumor confirmed that these 2 had a big fight at MWC and Raj threatened to resign.
If you don't want Broadcom start calling politicians
Dianne Feinstein Phone: (619) 231-9712 Kamala Harris Phone (619) 239 - 3884 Susan Davis Phone: 619-280-5353 Scott Peters 858-455-5550 Duncan Hunter Phone: (619) 448-5201
Timing of layoff vs CIC and potential class action
Given that the SHM in April will result in a new board which will likely initiate a CIC soon afterwards, wouldn’t any layoff now without immediate vesting expose the company to potential class action lawsuits due to the Equal Protection clause of our... — read more
Cost to keep 500 VP and SVP
Annual cost per VP/SVP is around 2M. Total cost to keep them happy is close to one billion per year. Other technology companies like intel/apple/google have very less number of VPs. Maybe one per 1000 engineers while Q averages one per 100. If we... — read more
Just Sent Off the White Proxy Unwinding the Previous Blue Proxy Vote
Current Qualcomm Executive Management & BOD now need to deliver on improving performance of this company for the shareholders. It should not take a takeover effort to remind the current management & BOD to be responsible. You say the market cap of... — read more
Hold the March 6 Shareholder Meeting & Announce the Results of BOD Shareholder Vote
Shareholders are livid at this ploy, this government interference ahead of the shareholder vote. Qualcomm management and current BOD have displayed a new corporate governance low. Did not think that was possible. Sweep them all away. Shareholders... — read more
way to go QCOM!
after 30 day delay add another 45. govt can extend review heh heh
One month enough to fire 6600 folks get Chinese regulatory approval... close NXP deal..
One month is enough to fire 6600 folks... and get Chinese regulatory approval... close NXP deal.. and show middle finger to Octane!!!
Shareholder meeting postponed
One month because of CFIUS review
Get my brick back on the way out?
When I get the shaft, is it possible to get my brick out of the path between N and L? Btw, it's name is going back to L in a few days, that's the rumor.
Has QC posted a WARN notice?
I heard layoff numbers between 3000 and 4000 employees before Tuesday. Doesn't a WARN notice have to be posted when numbers are that high? Last layoff were within that range and a WARN notice was required. Does this mean the layoff isn't happening?
Sell All Shares Tomorrow
Tuesday is V-B or V-Q day, so tomorrow is the last day to sell the shares at a good price. There are only three options: a) AVGO loses control of the board, and walks away to chase after XLNX or some other pretty next-big-thing. QCOM shares drop... — read more
White-Proxy Candlelight Vigil Tonight?
La Jolla Shores OK?
Vote: Who should be Qualcomm CEO? Why?
Keep politics and race out.
Why, How Did Qualcomm Management and Board Let It Come to This: Loss of the Company
Qualcomm shareholders have been ill-treated by this management and board for way too long. Come March 6 that ill-treatment will result in the downfall of a great American innovative company. Why did management and the board allow this to happen?... — read more
Mollenkopf to step down as CEO
Confirmed news....Investors unanimously want him to step down.
QC organizationally structured as function or matrix or project-ized ?
Unclear if this is another cause of the all the heart aches. Perhaps structure is also another root cause of this situation. No ?
Minorities in high tech
Ones that came to the US as students in top engineering programs are cream of the crop and should be welcome. They actively drive innovation and create more jobs here. Grad schools pay them money to attend. Those that come straight on H1B visas for... — read more
When will the vote results be announced?
Proxy votes must be in by midnight March 4th. The proxy vote totals will be combined with the attendee votes at the shareholder meeting March 5th. Seems like the results should be finalized on Tuesday. But how and when will investors and employees be... — read more
6th March. There will be extra backup needed.
This meeting will be epic at the HeadQuarters. Held in cafeteria and extra backup requested. Hmmm. Whatever will happen that day don't take it as the end of the world. Don't lose yourself and don't be a statistic of those who jumped before. It sounds... — read more
Director of engineer only holds meetings? Isn't that a secretary role
Produce results or the ability to have technical Expertise isn't there in most of them. Well they are pals the senrior director and the senior director pals with VP then your job stays . Funny my director b--ches about their bosses all the time and... — read more
Stock after shareholder meeting?
Octane wins up 10 bucks or more Q wins, down 10 bucks atleast
You know how powerful Octane is...when you see him at the White House.
I don't know how many of you have seen Octane talking at the White House with Trump besides him.I can tell you that he has all the support to wipe Qualcomm away. Check that video on YouTube and be amazed.
PJ to be the CEO under Octane ?
Is this really probable ? should he accept this if offered ?
Irrespective of the acquisition Qualcomm should clean the house
Irrespective of what happens on 6th March, Qualcomm needs to clean the house...we are all shareholders in this company.. as a shareholder it is our money that is being spent on misfits VPs, Senior Directors, Directors who contribute nothing to the... — read more
What is your prediction for Tuesday?
I predict Octane does not get the majority and walks away.
Going to get Q logo tat on bicep
that'll show my loyalty when I wear white tees bro.
Any tips on how to adapt after leaving Q?
If would happen to be a victim of losing your job with Q how do you plan to adapt with having to leave? Do you think working for another company will match the quality you have now? Any tips?
I don't believe in layoffs!!!
Just because there will be a name change and a new concept, you shouldn't believe in the hype that will include layoffs. Change doesn't always come with negative consequences. All this layoff BS is just made up. Enjoy the weekend, return to your... — read more