Topics regarding layoffs at Qualcomm Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Qualcomm Inc.

Realizing Irwin's original vision for Qualcomm

Remember, folks - Irwin's original idea for Qualcomm was a company that was in the size range of '.... 100 people or less....'. Sooo, the current 'executive' team is simply executing a strategy to realize the founding idea. QC got as big as it did by... — read more 

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| 881 views | | 3 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLq9F7y

Time for whatever's next

I was affected by the layoff. I'm finding myself with mixed feelings. I've become bored with what I've been doing for too long. Also, the toxic environment keeps getting worse. I don't see it getting better anytime soon. This will force me to... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 2 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLNz8FM

Keep calm, gather yourself and move forward

The job market right now is better than it has been in the last few years. Instead of taking your frustration out by blaming someone (whether they deserve it or not), direct your energy in a positive direction. Believe in your abilities, learn... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 2 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SL5qzoo

if you accept the severance package, don't do this

when you accept the severance package from my source, the system will ask if you want an electronic copy to be sent to your personal email and you should NOT do it ... One of my colleagues did this but never be able to receive the email and it makes... — read more 

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| 3054 views | | 1 reply (April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLifItK

I got the axe today....

...so no more worrying about layoff.....time to move on. I will miss many people ❤️❤️❤️ But will not miss the company. I won’t do a James Comey by complaining about management but I am so disappointed. Best wishes to all....I am may drop In here... — read more 

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| 2770 views | | 5 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLLZhKO

Are you a Partner, or a Pawn?

Still at the Q? Time to ask yourself these questions: 1) Do you want to work WITH your company, or FOR your company? 2) Do you want them to do things WITH you, or TO you? Based on he way this layoff was handled, it seems Q has made the full... — read more 

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| 1650 views | | 8 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLtl2s3

Expected size of this layoff round

The company is quiet on this so they will likely trickle this over a period. To get an idea if the size a comparison with Intel may help. Intel did ACT layoff included vsp isp erp for 12000 employees for 1.2B cost in 2016, the packages were very... — read more 

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| 2970 views | | 3 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLFhB1O

Drumroll.......

1321 total and only 120 within IT. Knowledge transfer is the idea? F--- you! I’ll share with open source instead of the dumb--ses that y’all kept....

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| 3880 views | | 7 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SL8Fpsq

Layoffs done slowly and painfully

lots of companies are opting for slow, painful layoffs the past year. No idea why but if you read "Latest Posts" now and again you'll see people from all sorts of companies complaining about neverending layoffs where you don't know if you'll come... — read more 

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| 1321 views | | 1 reply (April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLz4RI6

Datacenter group

Did the datacenter processor (Centriq) group in Raleigh, NC and San Jose, CA get effected?

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| 2700 views | | 3 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLlWpVE

No Sev package ?

Please confirm or what is it. Worried about tomorrow as I see a meeting!

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| 2760 views | | 8 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLfyToj

Q buying new Gulfstream

Execs to celebrate cost cutting by a new $100M Gulfstream like they bought after 2015 layoff.

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| 1280 views | | 6 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLbOY94

Bldg M?

What's going on over at Bldg M? I heard they were outsourcing the whole thing.

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| 1230 views | | 3 replies (last April 20, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLrbJXI

Human resources monitoring

Does The HR group monitor this site? How about execs? They can learn a lot about how the empoyees feel. My first time on this site and I am perplexed. Good luck all.

Start looking now...

Dont wait 60 days to apply for jobs. Most hiring cycles can take 45 to 60 days. Most potential employers will wait for you if you are the top candidate...

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Post ID: @OP+SL09gfe

All engineering is going to India

Except for 5G, the plan is to move all engineering to India (cost saving). A new lease for a huge building is being negotiated.

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| 2190 views | | 4 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLzCUPR

Why do people stay at the Q?

I GTFO of the Q almost 3 years ago because I saw that the company wasn't going anywhere. Is it seriously that interesting rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?

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| 2060 views | | 9 replies (last April 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+SLxhnOI

Boulder?

Any news on Boulder office?

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| 2260 views | | 2 replies (last April 19, 2018)
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