I heard that 200+ people were outsourced? Is this correct?

I heard few people got retention RSU's even before the review meetings were over. Is it true ?

So much for crazy people and their rumors of layoffs. I'm so glad I did not panic and go to work at apple. 🍎

Anyone who is saying that there arent any layoffs is either from HR or are too busy resting and vesting all day and dont do any type of of work. I would recommend you actually do some work.

QC is specialist in doing things underground and punish people who shared wrongdoing and layoffs, be aware and good luck.

I hope the rumors people happy now....again no the layoff.

Allow employees to work from home on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or Thursdays. One work-from-home day a week will significantly boost productivity. Don't allow Mondays and Fridays as work-from-home days! Start a system where every work day, employees (ALL... — read more 

Apparently all of the Bay Area support staff were laid off, with the option of hiring onto a subcontract company. So maybe a classical layoff has not happened, but a technical layoff has occurred under the WARN radar... Found this in another thread... — read more 

Thank you agains for the crazy people that spread the rumors. You make many people very nervous for long times. I hope this bring you joy mean person. Is very sad for you to be this way.

Layoff rumors, no layoff rumors..... I almost went to Verizon about 9 months ago but my Manager talked me out of it.....then he quits and goes to apple and leaves us. I was happy to stay but all the good people are leaving. I think I ruined my career... — read more 

The executives who started the rumors are idiots. You should be ashamed of yourselves. And HR should be ashamed for not addressing the rumors directly to all employees. I've only been here a short time and am astounded by the immaturity and... — read more 

Why?

Apple Stock Falls as Series 3 Watch Connectivity Issues Come to Light

Their 5G modem is a failure (tapeout on TSMC 10nm), and the 10nm process is a disaster with low yields after being 2y late. Disgruntled workforce.

2 weeks passed and it is Sept 18th, nothing happened Whoever faked layoff rumors, what do you think now?

1.- Salary is based on performance 2.- Your manager treats you with respect 3.- Work life balance is first priority for management 4.- No one works on weekends 5.- Recognition is always present during projects 6.- You get promoted frequently 7.-... — read more 

I was wondering if everybody who was slated for layoffs received their packages or notification on Friday, or is today truly the D-day? I've seen a number of people say they already got theirs, so I was thinking it was already done? Or is it just... — read more 

Woof¡ Woof!

from very reliable source no layoff before apr 2018

The following teams will be affected as mentioned before, this is the first phase: QCT Operations Customer engineering Dig PTE MST Manufacturing at M R&D

Engineer $100k Senior engineer $130k Staff engineer $160k Principle $200k 8 weeks cash bonus. $10k rsu with 4 years vesting. Come work again with Murthy, Cormac, messay and Raheel - the winning team!

Qualcomm is indeed an awesome place to work . Some posters are just being down in the dumps. Just get together with some of your Qualcomm friends for lunch or happy hour and the comradery will certainly boost your spirits and morale.

Intel is open and work very close with us, they care about their customers and products dppm is very low. QC is always looking for ways to hide info, they believe everything is proprietary but is not. Technical abilities are questionable and... — read more 

Just when the employees find a forum to have open discussions and exchange information without the Q management oppression, HR trolls take over the board with their phony "Q is great, our adversaries s--- eggs" message. You guys think we are too... — read more 

Bad news for those who are looking forward to the merger, good news for those who are hoping it fails (although, at this point, I think we should all be in the first group.)... — read more 

"Excruciating self-congratulation has always been part of Apple’s brand, but the company took this to new levels at today’s iPhone event."

More expensive than a good laptop Inferior battery life to iPhone 8/8+ Face ID sometimes working IOS inferior to Android No stylus Biggest plus? Has ANIMOJI.

A bit shocked to see them pushing a tech less convenient than fingerprint. When was the last time you used 3D tooth on your iphonny? That gimmick was not in your way but this will be. So: take your phone and put it in your face, open your eyes... — read more 

Heard a news/rumor that MC ,PTE SVP is planning to quit qcom. Taking up CEO position at some fab.

http://gizmodo.com/qualcomm-tries-to-look-cool-ahead-of-apple-day-and-fail-1803777088

Is great to have good friends and family at QC, they protect me and I protect them, we layoff only people who does not match with our interests and political views. Also affirmative action buddies are protected. I am at W second floor just in case... — read more 

No one should wish for layoffs. However, Qcom does operate inefficiently. I found that whatever takes a few weeks in my old company takes months and months here. Deadlines go by and it's not a big deal. At my old company, there was a lot of yelling... — read more