Topics regarding layoffs at GlobalFoundries

Topics regarding layoffs at GlobalFoundries

Leaving GF finally !!!

Leaving due to office politics. Even if you are very talented, internal politics can be one of the factors that might holds you back. Office politics can prevent you from your career growth.

GF Stock short interest

https://www-benzinga-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.benzinga.com/amp/content/31220033?amp_js_v=0.1#webview=1&cap=swipe Here we go!

T-Minus 11.5hrs

Only 11.5hrs until I give my 2 weeks notice. Goodbye Malta, hello opportunity!

GF Wastes So Much Money on "Projects"

Have you noticed here at GF we waste so much money on "projects". They give these projects some special code name to make them sound important and then they dump lots of money into them and they never compete. It is sort of like GF trying to do... — read more 

COBRA

Anyone received the package in mail yet? If wish not to enroll, any action needed? Overheard that COBRA keeps on automatically renewing, if not reject during enrollment period…

GF is worse than Chartered semi

I am one of last few employees who are in GF US and survived the layoffs. I am not a-s li---r but so have connection with AME VP as she is from chartered too. I can say that GF situation is even worse than previous charted. It is back to same... — read more 

UMC Announces 28eHV+

While GF is doing little to nothing for new technologies, UMC is out developing programs like 28eHV+ which will eat GF's lunch and dinner in the display driver world. Once a flagship market with customers like Magnachip, GF is once again lagging... — read more 

Zero gov't dollars for GF

Given all the outsourcing of staffing and reduction of US headcount, the US govt should be spending $0 yearly with GF. The US govt should be spending money with companies which are growing in the US instead of outsourcing.

Return to work. Termination of Separation agreement

Has anyone else received an email/call with inquiry regarding interest in termination of separation agreement and reinstatement to working status? I received both yesterday from GF. I am unsure how to proceed as I have no desire and will not be... — read more 

Consequences of blindly laying off people

Layoffs have a huge behavioral and physical negative effect on people. So while company like GF is trying to maintain their margins, it is exacting an enormous human tool. Layoffs are stressful, and stress leads to a bunch of unhealthy behaviors... — read more 

Toxic culture is norm in GF

With all a-s kickers and boot kickers sitting at director and VP roles, it is such a toxic environment in GF Malta. No employee really cares now about work.

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| 1530 views | | 7 replies (last February 28, 2023)
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Smart Money

Woke up this morning to my current paycheck from new job. Also a paycheck from GF for non working notice. And for cherry on top I got a QPB check! Thank you GF for having the strategic brilliance to pay me for 3 full months with bonuses while I work... — read more 

Attrition numbers post AIP

The interesting question will be how many people will jump ship once the AIP bonus in March comes out? Each year we see a spike in attrition right after the bonus, but this year should be interesting, the company lost trust with most employees in... — read more 

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| 1990 views | | 7 replies (last February 23, 2023)
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Layoffs and the Proof

The December layoffs were proof that restructuring was needed to make a more efficient cost structure, as well as get rid of the deadweight, like the guy hi------g this page most of the time. That is why performance was a big factor in the layoff... — read more 

I expect additional cost cuts

I don't have any information to confirm this, but judging by the financial results, I think doom and gloom is coming. I doubt that there is anyone here who does not think that additional headcount reductions will come soon... Unfortunately.

90 Day Non-Working Notice

Happy Friday for those of you working new job, getting 90 non-working notice pay and not having to work the weekend anymore! ❤️😊

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| 1950 views | | 16 replies (last February 15, 2023)
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There we go again

Right before the earnings some positive news to fool people. The biggest question is going to be margins and ASPs can’t wait to hear the BS in the earnings call and investors calling them out for it

AIP bonus only 100%???

AIP reaching 100% seems low based on every quarter exceeding financial targets in 2022. We will soon see the full year results but what I've seen in various meetings is GF exceeded 2022 revenue and gross margin targets so why isn't AIP more than... — read more 

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| 1790 views | | 6 replies (last February 9, 2023)
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Various Execs that have left

Here is the list of various execs that have already called it quits with GloFo: AF the now CEO of Volumez, Iri decided to call it quits and take a break, PS who decided to go to micron as a supply chain VP need to track more that have disappeared

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| 1360 views | | 3 replies (last February 8, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l4wc0um

It’s coming

It’s coming. The industry has just begun to downturn. All you semiconductor newbies buckle up and enjoy the ride. For those of you laid off in Dec be grateful you got laid off while the severance was good and the job market is active. Many might... — read more 

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| 1380 views | | 5 replies (last February 15, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l4hIF0H

New Job!

Happy to say that I’ve accepted a new job after being laid off. I took my time and turned 2 other offers down. The non-working notice period really made the difference in not being desperate. I don’t plan on notifying Gf at this point. I still have... — read more 

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| 1180 views | | 4 replies (last February 8, 2023)
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Micron and Chips act moving forward.

Finally, GF employees can in NY/Vermont may soon have some options and leverage. GF not looking like it’s in the game for Chips Act funding. In fact, GF is reducing its manufacturing footprint in NY. Sold Fishkill Fab and laid off in Malta and... — read more 

Top 10 Perks of being laid off from GF

Being paid for 3 months and not having to work. Collecting a big severance check after those 3 months. Collecting lump sum cash for Health benefits after those 3 months. Still being paid your AIP/QPB bonus and not having to work. .. — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 16 replies (last January 30, 2023)
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More insider transactions

Right before our earnings on 14 Feb. Reeder has been disposing his stock systematically since the first week of January. He has sold 117572 shares for a total of 6.6Mil. Everything is legal here but it does raise eyebrows if our earnings are going... — read more 

Straight Talk About GF - Past/Present/Future

Let's get real and straight talk about GF's past, present and future state. In 2021 and 2022 there was a huge shortage of semiconductors, we all know the automotive story on new cars in parking lots waiting for less than $5 chips before they could... — read more 

worsening project ownership/leadership

I am an upper-level engineer at fab8 that gets pulled into a lot of things. Something I've noticed over the past 1.5-2 years is the lack of leadership in initiatives that come up. There is really no strong presence or driver in technical meetings... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 5 replies (last January 25, 2023)
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New Job and the aftermath of GF

I just accepted a new job this week after being laid off from GlobalFoundries back in December! I don’t have anything bad to say about GF that hasn’t already been said here. 🤣 My experience at GF is similar to the majority of you. While it’s been... — read more 

Top posts during Q4 2022 layoff

Please feedback any new add. Top post summary - GF round 1 layoff Q4,22 Globalfoundries is where the rejects, flunkies, castaways, untouchables and outright criminals go to when they have nowhere else to go, and all doors are closed to them... — read more 

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| 1070 views | | 1 reply (January 24, 2023)
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