Not just in NorCal. Not exactly the same, but things are similar here in SoCal. USC pumps out tons of engineers with masters and phds annually (mostly foreign.) These would be hired by their chinese/taiwanese manager friends. This shows how rich they... — read more 

I'll post some of the info that transpired back in December 2013 and early January 2014. In short, it looks like we'll cut additional 10% of the workforce, 30K people, with family members, roughly 100K people will be affected. That's a small or... — read more 

The issue here is much bigger than just the layoff figures noted in the article below. Top and quality people are leaving, if they haven't already. Mediocre resources and slackers are left. Fresh blood, new college hires take off as soon as they can... — read more 

The recession was bad. Nearly 25,000 people was laid off by HP as we merged with EDS. Some of the cuts were irrational. It was staggering. So BIG numbers... Less layoffs nowdays, but we keep cutting. this will continue.

is the downturn ever going to stop? it looks like we are losing resources left and right - the strategy is all over the place and we are all about cost cutting with no plan on how to invest in future and position HP to grow. i get the wall street... — read more 

hey guys i am with 3com and i work in marketing. do you have any information on what hp is planning to do with 3com marketing staff? i guess there will be some duplication with your staff - i am just anxious. ll