That's where the real big % of layoffs will be, right?

Use Short Term Disability: How? Panic Attacks. Get to your doctor immediately. Use Long Term Disability: How? Continue with your Panic attacks Look for work while out for this 4 to 6 month period and see for yourself what's out there. People, use the... — read more 

But I suppose they aren't really looking for loyal employees - just young, cheap ones. Maybe that is the real secret to their illusive project success - having an experienced workforce.

If you are thinking to move to other group think again as you will definitely be handed a SSL4/5 in next focal by your old manager. Why would your previous manager give his other people SSL4/5 while you are no longer there. My friend who is a... — read more 

I'm on sabbatical and won't be back until early June. I've not receive any notice yet but wonder if anyone in a similar situation has been called, texted, etc.

That is about the 5% you would expect, based on the leaked slide. Remember the numbers will skew more towards the higher grades and US. SL4 is only available for exempt GR7 and higher. SL5 is a very rare stock share (=BE) so low grades and non-exempt... — read more 

In SRR and EMB, people got the 'email'

Any infomation about layoffs in Germany?

Fellow coworkers. This guy was literally fired from his old company. Check the statement from the company. "We moved to a single president model, Murthy's partner was the clear choice as president, Murthy was offered a lower position in the company"... — read more 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/01/sony-ceo-bonus_n_3194446.html "Approximately 40 Sony senior executives are voluntarily taking a pay cut as the company’s profits continue to suffer. Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai is just one of many top company... — read more 

How's the overall mood over there?

I was hoping to get the VSP invite but did not. 3 focal results and last year's messed this up. I will leave the company anyway. Can I request VSP? If not, can I request lay-off to get the package? Thanks!

http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/techflash/2016/04/intel-plans-to-cut-350-jobs-in-dupont-bellevue.html

How do they plan to get to 12,000 if they cut a hundred here and there?

Will they relocate anyone from DuPont to Oregon or just fire or "Layoff" everyone there ? They have a great group out of people in DuPont. it's really sad to hear about these layoffs. There are a lot of RCGS and a couple of interns that were just... — read more 

One of my friends, who is very smart, hard working and the nicest guy I know of, got ISP. because he had to take medical leave and his manager dinged him for that. What a thug that manager is?!

It's fine to have vision during times of transition, but it would have been really great to see leadership that takes into account the enormous human cost. His email could have waited until next week after the first huge round of layoffs are done... — read more 

I have got successful and SSL3 during the last three focals. But did not get VSP which I wanted to. No ISP so far as well. Are they trying to rope me in for a bad review and SSL for next focal to make it an ISP case? Should I ask HR why I was not... — read more 

Hi I was terminated when I received an offer to another position. I had the job letter accepted and I was completely happy because I was facing serious harassment and retaliation coming from my old boss. When I got a new offer and accepted, the... — read more 

Are you motivated and eager to work at a fast pace work environment? Then join us to escort hundreds of engineers on a daily bases. Qualifications: ability to walk to escort employees to the exit door. Prior experience is useful but not necessarily... — read more 

Some conflicting reporting in the posts. some people say 6mo + $9k or 1yr some say 3m0 cobra. Is it also based on LOS ? if so, how much for 18yrs?

my IR overturned in open door investigation. Wondering what would be consequence to Manager and how manager and next level manager have any consequence??? I suspect next level manager also involved in my IR giving to settle his some scores with me on... — read more 

Do these HR people literally feel pleasure as they treat ISP-affected peopl with no respect? I already read very disturbing stories here. Cant they show any respect for people who have worked long number of years for Intel ?

http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/04/26/intel/

I work at another very large engineering company. Never have I heard such horrible stories of treating employees in or on their way out the door. I can not believe any of you want to continue employment at this company. Think about that! I treat my... — read more 

I have been watching this for about 8 years increasingly worse. The point is no one has the responsibility over our career and life. Hard lessons to learn at mid career though.

Any new of violence during these layoffs? Maybe good time to take vacation to avoid incidents. You just never know these days as everybody armed in America.

Situation ? 7 years at Intel !!! Wow ! I have a mortgage of 450k . My wife doesn't work . My wife is pregnant with second kid. Screw Intel . My manager set 1:1 . In in a second floor room ..

CIG wants to replace two-thirds of its 3,000 workers with machines this year. Within a few more years, it wants the operation to be almost entirely automated, creating a so-called “dark factory.” The idea is that with so few people around, you could... — read more 

I was a grade 9 with 18 years of service at Intel. From the time I was delivered the ISP news by HR to when I was out of the building, it took only 20 minutes. They only allowed me to go to my desk while escorted by my manager to get my car keys... — read more 

It’s all over but the crying now. For some, leaving Intel will be the best thing that ever happened to them – for other it will be a blow they never recover from. Myself, I am disappointed that I did not get an ERP or VSP – I would have been happy to... — read more