It's not enough to wipe your asswith your left hand and eat with your right. Thanks this is much appreciated!

Of course we all know this is just a story, no one is breaking any rules we are just talking about something that may or may not have happened to us. If your willing just list Male, white, 50+, 7months from retirement, ISP If we simply count up the... — read more 

Did people that got the ISP in CA get paid out for unused vacation or sabbatical?

Intel has rattled the cage, I hope theyre watching this site. I got promoted last year, if they offered me VSP I would be looking for a job right now to replace my current position. And all the people I talk to in my situation feel the same way... — read more 

Have to be have to good software skills and additional hardware skills will help. Reply if interested. Not sure how to communicate/identify here. Will figure out something.

Does anyone know if you are able to buy your laptop if you take the VSP? I remember you were able to buy your assigned laptop after it was phased out.

Why can't employees form union and reject the vsp/isp. At least them unions at big sites can have an effect. Am i missing something?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2lbE-pVJaw

When Intel bought infineon 5 years ago they were the sole supplier to Apple for baseband modems. They also supplied Nokia and Samsung amongst others. Today Intel mobile is celebrating winning half of Apple business back and nothing else in the... — read more 

Guys, a startup is setting up their US office and need PD folks at least 5-6 of them. They called me but i am not a PD person so trying to see if any of you ISP/VSP folks are interested. Please send your resumes to bptech123@gmail.com.

What projects are somehow affected or even cancelled?

Depending on how you assess the prospects basen on current execution and management reaction you should vote with your money even if traditionally you have not voted. The changes happening at this time have a different sound to them and not in the... — read more 

I'm really worried how my French colleagues will maintain their quality of life without a US salary and French benefits on the med

Major Direct Holders (Forms 3 & 4) Holder Shares Reported BRYANT ANDY D 572,471 Mar 11, 2016 KRZANICH BRIAN M 384,974 Feb 24, 2016 SMITH STACY J 254,120 Feb 24, 2016 YOFFIE DAVID B 35,879 Jan 23, 2016 PEARSON GREGORY R 99,579 Apr 4, 2016 Who is... — read more 

If I don't take the ERP package, will I be laid off later? Intel is continuously evaluating its business needs and strategies, and We may take further actions in the future to achieve those strategies in accordance with the local law. Those impacted... — read more 

HR instruction just received today. sh-- about to hit the fan. Jump ship now :) Training sessions are underway for managers of employees at closing sites to provide details on notification process and specific site actions. Next week manager will... — read more 

Not that we can claim short term disability or we can participate in SPP, but they still took STD and SPP out of the last paycheck.

Let that sink in #FeelTheBern

I am exploring new jobs and want to know if i am getting a promotion or not. I will share the outcome. I am grade 7 with VSP. Thanks and good luck in job searches.

Or is it the same and we need to get out of this particular rat race.

I am really stressed due to recent and upcoming layoffs. Have been 9 years here and I'm not sure I can stand the humiliation of being kicked out after giving my heart and soul to this company. I am thinking about resigning, even though I didn't get a... — read more 

I am doing well but constantly keep my resume relavent, linked in updated, and knowledge base growing. I would say 60 to 65% of layoffs are low performers. Hate to break it to the 40% out there you are not a special snowflake. I went on interviews... — read more 

Come here and insult everybody, your colleagues, people you do not know. Let anonymity empower the a--hole you are !

We all know what she did to HP and now it's Intels turn with Murthy.

Many years ago Focal meant something. You may not have liked the answer but when management had an issue with you there was no confusion. Today, well you can get a successful and still be fired for performance because of your stock level was a level... — read more 

Intel cuts 11000 to "please" the stockholder. As an employee and stockholder, intel stock is "stagnant" for the last 15 years. That's the label they use that received VSP and are on the chopping block. The stockholders should all get together and ISP... — read more 

All yahoo folks got the 2016 H1B lottery, how come? Looks like they have lobbied to USCIS. It need to be investigated to help other folks who haven't made into a lottery.

Can anyone else smell the routing carcus of a once great company?

James why do you think they failed so spectacularly? It's obvious Sir ...

Seems like 2014 hires had a disadvantage since they were considered new and managers tried to save long timers within their group.

BK frantically repositioning defensively to halt Murthy power. Why else would you keep Aicha on board?

Rumor has it that several SSG enabling projects are about to get axed. If you're aware of any projects getting cancelled, please post them here.

It looks like a $1bn monument to a failed plan. How many people work maintaining that baby?