Broadcom being acquired by avago...
Worthless Directors / Sr Directors
Why are there so many worthless Directors / Sr Directors in QC? Most of them cant manage shiiit, let alone work on more than one task at a time. Its obvious they got their positions by sucking a$$ and wearing knee pads. These MF's are collecting big... — read more
ENOUGH! !!! This post is pure BS !!! ....
Is almost June and no 5K layoffs, no "biggie " whatsoever ... so far the post seems more like "Qualcomm got talent" show than anything else. Yes the original songs by Anonymous are good and the real state advice from @landlord doesn't hurt neither... — read more
There's a Hole in my Budget (A tribute to There's a Hole in the Bucket: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYY6Q4nRTS4)
There’s a hole in my budget, dear Steve, dear Steve.... There’s a hole in my budget, dear Steve, a hole…... So fix it, dear VP, dear VP, dear VP… So fix it, dear VP, dear VP, fix it!.... How shall I fix it, dear Steve, dear Steve, dear Steve?.... How... — read more
Relax people. The job market outside of the Q isn't as bad as you think, even in San Diego
It really depends on what type of bit flipper you are. If you're an applications/higher level bit flipper, your job prospects are looking pretty good these days, especially mobile apps. If you're a backend enterprise bit flipper, you have more... — read more
Being cheap right before the anvil drops
I've seen this so many times at other companies that on the fringe of not doing well. First, the company leaders talk about saving money, and then HR together with bean counters start cutting back on some stupid things that won't make a dent into... — read more
$15 Billion of Shares on the Wall....
$15 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $15 billion of shares... Take one $1 bond, pass it around. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to... — read more
An ode to easy credit
ZIRP-a-dee-doo-dah, ZIRP-a-dee-ay My, oh my, what a wonderful day Plenty of buybacks headin' my way ZIRP-a-dee-doo-dah, ZIRP-a-dee-ay... Mister Activist's on my shoulder It's the truth, he's hated But the buyback's been accelerated... — read more
Did you guys notice the 1st Qualcomm talent show invitation for summer 2015? OMG! So exciting!
I can't hardly wait. Sorry QSOL you might not be my favorite summer event anymore... so much talent in qualcomm!
OMG, Here Goes Xiaomi high tier to MediaTek. Is QC management still sleeping? Final nail in the QCoffin?
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/22/xiaomi_says_halo_to_mediatek/
IT'S LONG & RSU-LOADED WEEKEND !!!
Hi y'all! Enjoy your well deserved break from work and don't forget to splurge a little bit on yourself, your family or significant one. Put that fat bonus and RSU to work! Don't forget you are AWESOME !!!
Employees have QCOM by the balls if they want
It seems like QCOM is targeting people unfairly with BS reviews so they can put them on a PIP and get rid of them for false reasons. I heard of several people who said they went through this. They said "Managers collude together to shut out employees... — read more
JANA Partners 1: Workerbees 0
Enjoy the ride up on the accelerated buyback!
How Much Is That Engineer In San Diego? (Tribute to Patti Page: How Much Is That Dog inthe Window https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AkLE4X-bbU)
How much is that engineer in San Diego? The one that works for marketing and sales.... How much is that engineer in San Diego? I did hear that QCT might be for sale…. Steve must take a take trip out of California… And when he leave his PM’s alone… If... — read more
Big changes are happening.... 2016 & 2017 Qualcomm Health Plan.
Just received a mailing from QCOM RE the 2016 & 2017 health insurance plan. External website does not appear to be accessible yet. Does anyone know if taking the biometric screening and filling out the health questionnaire is a requirement for the... — read more
Where Oh Where Has My Stock Options Gone? (Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone Edition)
Oh where, oh where has my stock options gone?... Oh where, oh where could they be?.... With jobs cut short and my hours gone long….Oh where, oh where could they be? I think more jobs went to the overseas sites….to see how cheap Q could be…. And in... — read more
My RSUs, (My Bonnie Edition)
My RSUs fell into the ocean... My RSUs fell into QCT... My RSUs fell into the ocean... Oh bring back my $80 RSUs from Steve... My RSUs fell into Steve's bonus... My RSUs fell into Corporate R&D... Well my RSUs fell into JANA Capital... Oh bring back... — read more
Got questions? Call 1-888-WHY-WAIT
Why wait? Call now!
What a beautiful day in LJ this morning. Water wasn't as cold as I thought.
still, I managed to get into work today on time just now. Just 1 more hour until lunch time. Corp r & d rocks!
Is RSU week people! What do you think of the BMW series 3 for commuting?
Gas mileage is not bad.
Good morning everyone! It's a great start of the week. I love my job!
It's pretty cold this morning to go surfing, so maybe I'll get into work earlier today around 10:30. I'm paid to think in corp r&d, and I think a lot when I'm surfing. The rest of you, please work hard today. We need that stock price up so I can sell... — read more
People from OOTCS are being returned to QCT! JANA storm clouds?
Something is brewing...
I love being in corporate r &d
Great hours. Great compensation. Good promotions. And not too busy. The last on the layoff list. The rest of you, worker harder. So I dont have to.
OUR CEO MADE IT TO THE LIST!
Check out this story on CNNMoney: http://money.cnn.com/gallery/news/companies/2015/05/16/top-paid-ceos/index.html
SM and his executive gang team should be investigated for favoring Jana and making private deals with them
SM is working hard to split QC. 1/3rd of CORP engineering will go to QCT and the rest will be laid off, 80% of IT will be outsourced. IP, legal will join the other company (IP-Q). SM and his executive gangs will make millions. INVESTIGATE QC... — read more
What would be your Fvck You Money Level.
What would you folks consider to be enough money to say fvck you? I'd say about $3million is a 1/2 way fvck you. And about $6million is a 100% fvck you, assuming in both cases, one already has a north county single family home paid off and one lives... — read more
EAT ORGANIC HEALTHY FOODS, EXCERCISE REGULARLY, QUIT SMOKING AND DON'T DRINK THE FREE SODA
Thank you for your teachings "Professor"
No more free massages with the executive health plan?
Damn! That sucks.
1-888-Q-LAYOFF
Hello, and welcome to the Qualcomm layoff line. Para español presione por favor el número 1. Push 2 for Chinese. Push 3 for Hindu. For English, press 4 or hold for an operator from Bangalore to assist you.
EAT ORGANIC HEALTHY FOODS, EXCERCISE REGULARLY, QUICK SMOKING AND DON'T DRINK THE FREE SODA
Happy? "Professor" @102005
EAT ORGANIC HEALTHY FOODS, EXCERSIZE REGULARLY, QUICK SMOKING AND DON'T DRINK THE FREE SODA
Follow the advice and stop worrying about the health plan people!
Profits without Prosperity: From Value Creation to Value Extraction
Makes for an interesting read.... https://hbr.org/2014/09/profits-without-prosperity
Qualcomm VP arrested by FBI
I heard one Qualcomm vp arrested by FBI. he hired many engineers with some especial contract.( he received money regularly) Does anybody know the new?
QUALCOMM PEOPLE YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Excellent week y'all, let's keep the momentum going and show the world! ... C'mom guys let's make Dr. Irwin Jacobs and the Chief Scientist proud! ... JANASS partners? forget about them, our CFO got us cover already, just focus on your work and don't... — read more