I took a VSP 4 years ago, which allowed me to retire vis a vis rule of 75, along with a great package including nearly a year's pay of severance as well as my full share EB (even though I left in December of that year). I am sure that the packages... — read more
Job opening in Folsom area
If you are a PCB designer and familiar with Cadence allegro contact me as I have a job opening in Folsom CA. It pays good with good benefits.
3D company for sale
In case BK reads the posts here, we have a 3D company for sale that will make Intel again, just response to this post!
Next round of layoffs
Anyone heard when next round of layoffs are expected and how many? Heard from several friends those are coming soon, especially in the US.
The Secret’s Out: Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Intel Warring Over $500 Billion Market
I saw this article today and wondered what people's feelings/thoughts were on it. I had to do a Ctrl F to get to where they are discussing Intel. I almost thought they weren't... — read more
Racist comments
Guys, stop these racist comments. You just make americans look bad. loosing your job had nothing to do with Indians or H1B visa. If you are trying to blame someone for your misery blame BK and his team. Some HR sat behind the scenes at the last focal... — read more
LinkedIn’s CEO Is Giving His Entire $14 Million Bonus to the Employees http://time.com/money/4246847/linkedin-ceo-bonus-giveaway
Wow..... I'd happily take anything but that's me. lol (and no, I don't need the money, I want the money. Big diff).
Better Buy: Intel Corporation vs. Qualcomm
Interesting article The Fool put out today: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/03/06/better-buy-intel-corporation-vs-qualcomm.aspx?source=yahoo-2&utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=yahoo-2
Focol reviews to be given starting this week
I can't wait for the good news.
Virtual reality and drones will make Intel great again!
There is no doubt Intel will be great again with VR and Drones replacing the CPU cash cow in the next few years. Don't give up, things are looking up thanks to BK
cisco doing 16nm TSMC! where is all the intel ICF secret big customer crap???
http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1329058 they've been telling us we have a BIG customer on the books for 14nm at ICF....everyone was saying it was CISCO....now that the fog has cleared who the hell does ICF have as a customer?? apparently... — read more
Dear Murthy, please identify and fire all the old and useless folks
I humbly request Murthy to identify and fire all the old, arrogant and useless folks earning royal six figure salaries from intel. Please don't give them VSP - they need to be fired one fine day in a single shot. Else, they will keep badmouthing... — read more
Murthy will right size Intel's BUs
Expect Murthy to right size and increase efficiency across Intel BUs including consolidation. After all, do you think they are paying him $25M to sit around, he needs to make sure his salary is covered by ensuring enough layoffs!
ODI experiences
My manager and second level manager both left around the end of the year and both had major issues with senior management. At least the second level manager is still within the company with another group and responsible for our focal. Most of my... — read more
It's the end of the world as we know it..and the execs are fine.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/02/22/stick-a-fork-in-intel-corps-cellular-modem-efforts.aspx?source=foo-bar&utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=yahoo
Expanding indi center
Board informed of plans for new campus in Hyderabad . Government approval expected in 3M . land selected ,campus for 5K engineers ready in 2017 ,next 10K in 2018
SHIT
Intel Losers. Why do you put up kissing up to a boss you hate in a company that treats you like shit?
Too complacent to feel vulnerable.
I've been in grade for something like thirteen years. I'm kind of embarrassed about it but managers keep assuring me it's really not an issue. I generally perform at the next level up, but I acknowledge that when promo money is available there's... — read more
Consolidation of power in Portland
BK has a bunch Bain consultants on the payroll, I wonder will bet SET all over again? It's hard to imagine an even further consolidation of power in Portland. There is no precedent for Holt leaving.
new efficiencies coming
over the next few weeks watch out for org announcements in the new CISA group. read between the lines to see how we are going to pay for $25M exec packages, drones, lady gaga, bk's grandstanding initiatives and other stuff to save the company from... — read more
If you got the severance from Intel and are still unemployed, think about starting something on your own.
It's really a tough day for anyone with a college degree and would have thought that joining a great brand like intel would make their future secure to go through unexpected and shocking layoffs. Especially, when they have a huge mortgage on house... — read more
There are some more shitholes that need to go away.. I hope they get thrown out at least in March
The old fat asses well known for their being "superb" are getting too arrogant these days. I wish they get fired this March. Happy whining buttholes :)
Org health survey
Is the org health survey truly anonymous? I just took it and I was very honest about management not being supportive in various situations. I'm in TMG and it can be career suicide to go against management. TMG is not a safe place. There were about... — read more
Folsom future
Rumor mill has it that Folsom shuttle program will not exists. Mather airport is renovating and they asked Intel for $6M to have intel its own spot and BK said nope. They will be shutting down the shuttle to and from Folsom. Employees are up in arms... — read more
Intel diversity
There are way more female Indians at Intel than Asian (non-Indian) males. The published diversity data would never reveal this, however. This will only get worse since Indian females are considered a diversity hire whereas Asian (non-Indian) males... — read more
Puff the magic Murthy
How is the big Murthy treating y'all? Does he still bring a healthy lunch to noon meetings then eat that and 2 sandwiches, chips, soda and cookies?
Puff the magic Murthy
How is the big Murthy treating y'all? Does he still bring a healthy lunch to noon meetings then eat that and 2 sandwiches, chips, soda and cookies?
Death of Intel
http://www.forbes.com/sites/aarontilley/2016/02/08/watch-out-intel-google-is-cozying-up-to-qualcomm-in-the-data-center/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix#fac4c201b226
After ISP
It's been around 7 months since the ISP. I started working shortly after the big shock. I still can't believe what they did. What was the big hurry? I still come to this site to see how everybody is doing. I feel for those that still have not landed... — read more
Google will soon replace Intel chips in its data centers with Qualcomm chips.
Does anyone know if there is any validity to this story?http://www.rcrwireless.com/20160205/chips/google-eyeing-qualcomm-to-replace-intel-chips-in-data-centers-tag17
"Unlimited Vacation Policy" is the latest dirty scheme of corporations to reduce benefits
The "Unlimited Vacation Policy" is the latest dirty trick that Corporate America has come up with. The advantage of the "Unlimited Vacation Policy" for the corporation is: 1- Erases the financial liability in their books for "unused vacations". 2-... — read more
Economic Death Spiral Accelerates in 2016
Here come the locust, the cankerworm, the caterpiller, and the palmerworm. Devastation shall follow in their wake.
Intel Diversity program is stupid
No diversity hire at Intel should feel good since the perception will be that they were only hired because they are part of the Diversity hiring quota program and were not the most talented engineer.
Didn't want to move to from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
I was maxed out for grade 8 and really didn't want to move to grade 9. The problem they will have moving forward is chaos after focal with whoever gets SSL4. Best thing to do is get the hell out of Intel ASAP otherwise your life will be miserable... — read more
W2
Have you guys received your W2?
LA 360 SKO
Anyone going to the 360/sales kickoff in Anaheim this week?
Retaliation and harassment ... Intel HR is a joke... and Intel will be the yahoo tomorrow.
I heard a very good engineer that worked for IoT and Maker group on Intel and he was fired after fabricated accusations and HR did not help him...Some people were talking about him here in Santa Clara... So with all this focus thing, I am really... — read more
Resign from Intel!
DO IT! While you still have a chance. Plenty of other companies need you. Tell your manager to stuff it!