Lists are ready and many teams in QCT has been notified. Prepare for the biggest layoff of QCT history coming in September. All hiring has been frozen until September 17. Good luck to all.
Is Apple a comparable sweat shop?
It looks like they are in an aggressive hiring expansion, I got a feedback that there is huge redundancy and politics there.
SM/PJ good fit to maximize share holdders money ?
not worth for theur compensation package, Close yet so far, no push from investors
KK townhall tooday
KK town hall today is very much good. He no say layoff so is very much good. Merger of the NXP will bring greatest success to us now. I am very much thankful to buy new house now in the san diego
New info from the oven - QCT Ops to reduce 50% workforce
information leaked from Singapore. Testers will be moved to TCOE and people will be hired there. good luck to all affected. The Zombie and his team won't be missed
Are big cuts unlikely for the rest of the year?
People wishing for the next big layoff are just pushing their agenda. Qualcomm is out of big cost cutting mode. I wouldn't expect larger than a few hundred this calendar year. I agree with, @OnE5y1b-3hmb. Will we still have layoffs, yes, that's... — read more
FU Money Topic
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/money/4187538/f-u-money-defined-how-much-calculator/
Cut is coming?
Just heard from surrondings that cut is coming? Any information?
"Everyone's gone be affected" said SM today in the all-hands.
No questions on layoffs? Looks like those questions were filtered out..
Trouble is a mild way to put it
Qualcomm has some trouble on its hands, writes TechCrunch after disastrous earnings call. You don't say, TC, you don't say... Personally, I would use more alarming terms for a 40 percent drop in profits, but that's just me... — read more
"We believe we have the high ground"
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theregister.co.uk/AMP/2017/07/20/qualcomm_q3_2017/
Career in R&D vs (Modem) Design?
Hello Everyone: I am looking for some relevant info about the culture and career growth in R&D vs (modem) design? Which one would you prefer, and why? Highly appreciate your opinion. Thanks.
This site is blocked by Qcom site manager?
Blocked by the browser when using wired connection.
This Friday
wow. I can believe some of the gossip on this site. Some of comments posted here are absurd. There is good advice here on preparing just in case there is a layoff. The rest of it is junk. I would think at this point if a layoff is coming those... — read more
eu fine
news says qcom has to pay eu 600k a day till it provides the proof that it didn't violate the anti competitive law.
More bad news - 1/2 PTE Team scheduled to move to Singapore
The plan is to initiate ATE transfer early August to meet layoff schedule in September. Small groups will be let go at each time. India is currently hiring to provide remote support for TCOE. Have a good weekend!!
Admin Clerks and Cleaning crew laid off today
It's starting, cleaning crew and admin clerks laid off today July 12....18 years with Company...Bye bye
New information: QCT will be relocating to AZ, few building were purchased by facilities
Be prepared to move to AZ or quit. Facilities plans this move to initiate on September, 2/5 building will be ready by September 18.
Confirmed layoff started all cleaning crew got layoff today September 28
Previous news were right, just talked to few people from cleaning crew at R and they told me they got layoff already and last day is September 28th. Be aware.
BS site
I just replied to a post about layoffs announced today at QC and it has been deleted. Apparently, true statements are deleted......this site is about getting the hens clucking gossip not getting to some truth. #Fact
Lay-offs news will be announced during or after earning report on July 19th.
Exact site lay off date will not be announced until September. It will boost share price.
IoT Is Picking Up Momentum!!!
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/07/12/tovala-takes-on-blue-apron-and-grubhub.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo "You can buy an internet-connected coffee maker, refrigerator, and baking set. There are smart beer brewing kits, ice machines, and... — read more
HOT HOT !! News from our legal team: QC will try to negotiate with Apple as won't be able to win lawsuit.
Based on the información QC does not have enough data to backup the defense in this lawsuit. Working on a negotiation plan with Apple.
Confirmed layoff is Nov 20 2017
Unfortunately I was informed by an honest and reliable source. Performance ratings of 3 and below are at risk and anyone doing a redundant job. Consolidations coming in most areas and many Directors and above is at risk also. Q just can't make the... — read more
Advice from HR - Use all vacations and / or sick leave
In September during the restructuring, the company will take back all non used vacations and / or sick leave. This is an advice from a Sr. HR person. Good luck
Qcom CEOs trip to white house.
Aked to fetch coffe and snacks for apple CEO. Served as a Chauffeur to Amazon CEO and stayed at white house as an errand boy for president. Will get 40million bonus for not pissing off the masters.
Clearly QCOM is falling apart. It will not exists in few years. Look for new jobs.
Good days are over!
Last words before the company shutdown, any ideas?
Thanks for the great years and excellent management by Dr. Jacobs and Sanjay, we really missed them as the company started to falling with Paul and Steve. I will miss hard working engineers. Good luck to all!!
Qualcomm seeks to ban imports and sales of Apple iPhones in new lawsuit
The Q is going thermonuclear: https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/07/06/qualcomm-sues-over-alleged-apple-iphone-patent-infringement.html
WTF meetings in BDCCE ??
Be ready, the team will disappear soon.