https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d14/tables/dt14_104.20.asp here are the stats of No of graduates/year at masters level(which is qualification for most Intel positions). Look for the stats and decide yourself.

I had assumed my termination would be in a private conference room but have seen references to cubicles set up in the large BUM rooms. True? That wouldnt live up to the transparency or dignity that BK talked about. Sounds demeaning and like a... — read more 

What are the chances that this layoff would affect interns who are yet to join their internship at Intel in the summer. Would appreciate any Folsom site specific comments as well.

I have been an employee of Intel for 17 years and been through quite a few of these but this time they offer the "Enhanced Retirement" package but when you look at it, it's only for the management that they want out. I'm a technician and it's... — read more 

Tomorrow will be the last day for one of my friend at CATD module team, hard working, honest person. With a new born daughter, once he told me wasn't able to talk to his daughter for several days due to his work schedule, leave early and return home... — read more 

It must suck to be you today, ha? Set up your employees with SSL4/5 w/o any IR or warnings you lazy asses and then set up 1:1 and tell them their job is eliminated. God, there must be other means of making money. I would shoot myself if I was a... — read more 

Congratulations and Have a cold beer, life outside Intel is great. Trust me , I was in the same situation and it was the best thing that happened to me. Intel is not the same Company anymore.

14563 foreign workers since 2010 vs 12000 to be cut now not counting all the cuts since 2010 http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/04/21/intel-lays-off-12k-looking-import-11600-foreign-workers-since-2010/

Hillsboro house price has skyrocketed in recent months. But, I saw couple of pending houses changing status as active, may be a sign of pull back. What are your thoughts?

Venting is a great stress reliever, however it doesn't change what has transpired. I set myself up by staying at Intel for as long as I did and allowing others to basically walk all over me by picking up their slack. I have my integrity intact, while... — read more 

Got VSP offer in CH today. Should i accept right away or should i wait until near June 2nd? Is there a reason to wait? Not clear if i wait the Vsp can be denied if i wait to accept near deadline.

Heard Pune, India site having about 180 employees were part of lay off. Can someone confirm?

Monday was first and last day for vsp/ERP. i thought i wil be getting vsp based on my last 4 years ratings s3 s4 s3 s3... but didn't get vsp...so, what next ? worried on isp part. because isp will go through friday. also, didn't see many ppl got vsp... — read more 

There are 2 dates per year Intel purchases our stock. So what happens to the $$ in the "savings" account for the next period? I think the next purchase is in august?

Any news in Fab 11 X ?

Workers retrenchment in March-April 2016 were dominated by the manufacturing sector. Intel Malaysia plans to cut about 10% of the 13,500 workers in both Penang and Kulim manufacturing plants, in line with Intel US’ announcement on plans to reduce its... — read more 

I get it SC and even Folsom can think of the great "Bay Area" and its variety of opportunities. But what about us Oregonians? Where do we go ?

VSP is totally optional. Lots of negativity on this site saying you'll go down later. Not (historically) true. I've been with intel 16 yrs; was offered VSP in 2014 but did not take it, and was not offered VSP this year. No chance of ISP thus year... — read more 

OR news ? blood today ?

I mean Day 1 is over and we have 4 more to go. Are the managers aware what's in store for their reportees by the end of the week? Or do they themselves get notified that fateful morning?

All the 5 people I know who got the ISP today are ICs. Did any manager get ISP ?

Last time VPG was being axed, almost everyone got a VSP. Is it the same this time ? How many people are getting it ? Is it more in CCG?

‘Elephant’ Intel Dances, But 12,000 Layoffs Could Signal Recession: http://www.investors.com/news/technology/elephant-intel-dances-but-12000-layoffs-could-signal-recession/

... It's that a bad new? Or means we're consolidating in here?

53 yo non-exempt white male with 22 years of Intel service who has both VSP & ERP options. My gut tells me to take ERP because if Intel doesn't hit their 12,000 target, VSPer's in my age and gender group will be the first to get walked with less than... — read more 

Are they both not voluntary? What if I don't accept any? Which is a better option? Can I hold this off until end of year 2016 for my sabbatical?

If you look at the ISP criteria for this year and last year, it's pretty obvious that they're starting a new trend. If you get an IR or a SSL4/SSL5 at your focal, you are getting an ISP within a few weeks. I see two behaviors coming out of this... — read more