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will this unit be affected a lot? how will they decide the layoffs? based on performance or....?

Big companies will have inefficiencies. When Q launches chipsets it is launching in parallel with every top tier OEM, many times multiple models per OEM, and another 200 models for china turnkey OEMs. These big OEMs like fruit company and SS, Xiaomi... — read more 

Schools starting soon, no buyers in September onward, best time to sell now. Rancho Penasquitoes and 4S Ranch not much activity likely increase in listings

Is layoff started for Qcom,if yes what is the real teams are effecting... Iam so waiting for the result.if anybody does know it..plz let know

HR is trying to dilute the usefulness of this board and maintain ownership of information distribution by polluting the board with vile and inane posts. Just ignore them.

HR is trying to dilute the usefulness of this board and maintain ownership of information distribution by polluting the board with vile and inane posts. Just ignore them.

http://www.rntl.net/history_of_a_housing_bubble.htm For the blinded people on this board who drank the coolaid caveat emptor

If there was ever one individual who need to GO. I see he has a couple of reports under him, most likely architected as a means of self-preservation. He will have NO, and I mean NO, problem hacking his way to a secure position. If you are under him... — read more 

In the unlikely event that anyone from upper management is reading this page, here's a suggestion: Since VP's and above at Qualcomm essentially do not get reviews, you end up with pockets of poor performing megalomaniacs who "rule" with impunity. Why... — read more 

It would be entertaining to see how the press backpeddles

The h1bs here on Qualcomm dime are paid the same as non h1bs. The issue is managements decision to ship work to offshore groups at 1/8th the cost savings. Those people aren't here on h1b. I suspect some of the whiners aren't even Qualcomm engineers... — read more 

SM , speak about the split .....you need to speak about the split . I repeat you need to speak to us about the split.

Qualcomm is still making money. They need a visionary CEO who can show first improve execution, define a good road map and venture into new areas. Layoffs would lower morale, cause attrition to smart people and end destroy company. If JANA wants to... — read more 

...Because any talented 20 something year old would already be working at Google, Apple, Facebook, or some hot silicon valley startup.

Seriously sooooo many socially conservative people across the board. Work on modems, get married (to someone of your own race and culture) have kids, live in Scripps Ranch/Caramel valley drive automatic 3 series or A4. That's 70% of QC! Why does QC... — read more 

I have been working for QCT for few years now but I have never seen Quality standing up and forcing the Core teams to produce a device with quality. I don't really know what they do? How do they work? What influence do they have in the whole... — read more 

Rumor is everywhere now. Hopeful we are not going to become 2 ships.

All you employees should go to the company directory and start looking at the different departments. You can export them to Excel and sort by title. You will be amazed at how top heavy the company is. Upwards of 25%-30% of quite a few divisions are... — read more 

I found out my manager is being laid off and that I will be replacing him. How should I break the news to him tomorrow? Should I thank him?

Let get as much as possible from these bastard...I got in touch with few attorneys to understand our options and looks like we should be able to negotiate much more thans default...HR can not force/scare you to sign anything on spot ,you have right... — read more 

For some others, it is important to know that the jobs they are allowed to do back in their home depend on their caste level (example coconut picking/collecting). Somehow that explains why some brought so much of complexity/anger with themselves from... — read more 

For those of you who are worried about lists, I highly doubt if they exists yet!. This is not how you do a sizable layoff, it is too difficult to create a list in advance containing thousand of names without it leaking all over the press and... — read more 

Considering all hands at unusual time of 3.30 pm, gives a impression that affected people will be escorted out during the day. And only remaining, unaffected people will attend the all hands. Otherwise, late all hands doesn't add up. So no 2 months... — read more 

I have seen this guy trolling in WP team without any (visible) contribution. Looks like he was part original CDMA team and made great contributions in past and just hanging around now for last 10-12 years without any accountability..Anyone know if he... — read more 

Do they have better control this time around and are simply calling people aside to a conf room for a chat? Seems to keep people in the dark up until the exact moment they are told to GTFO

I only do my job and never complain about money.