Intel is open and work very close with us, they care about their customers and products dppm is very low. QC is always looking for ways to hide info, they believe everything is proprietary but is not. Technical abilities are questionable and... — read more 

Just when the employees find a forum to have open discussions and exchange information without the Q management oppression, HR trolls take over the board with their phony "Q is great, our adversaries s--- eggs" message. You guys think we are too... — read more 

Bad news for those who are looking forward to the merger, good news for those who are hoping it fails (although, at this point, I think we should all be in the first group.)... — read more 

"Excruciating self-congratulation has always been part of Apple’s brand, but the company took this to new levels at today’s iPhone event."

More expensive than a good laptop Inferior battery life to iPhone 8/8+ Face ID sometimes working IOS inferior to Android No stylus Biggest plus? Has ANIMOJI.

A bit shocked to see them pushing a tech less convenient than fingerprint. When was the last time you used 3D tooth on your iphonny? That gimmick was not in your way but this will be. So: take your phone and put it in your face, open your eyes... — read more 

Heard a news/rumor that MC ,PTE SVP is planning to quit qcom. Taking up CEO position at some fab.

http://gizmodo.com/qualcomm-tries-to-look-cool-ahead-of-apple-day-and-fail-1803777088

Is great to have good friends and family at QC, they protect me and I protect them, we layoff only people who does not match with our interests and political views. Also affirmative action buddies are protected. I am at W second floor just in case... — read more 

No one should wish for layoffs. However, Qcom does operate inefficiently. I found that whatever takes a few weeks in my old company takes months and months here. Deadlines go by and it's not a big deal. At my old company, there was a lot of yelling... — read more 

Just out of manager's review meeting. Projects will be cut and ppl reallocated or let go. Hiring freeze has started. Replacement reqs still possible. Get your hiring before it is too late.

I guess we find out if Q is in it or not....

Maybe we can all chip in so the execs do not have to go without....

First let me say that the silence from executive management is deafening. Q is being attacked on all sides, the business is in jeopardy, good people are leaving, competition is like never before, and what is their action? To give select groups... — read more 

Sold 70% remains in will be sold in next 3 dars.

We should start by getting rid of all of the SVPs and most of the VPs. They are overpaid, lazy and useless. They screwed up the company so badly. Q is a shadow of itself from just a few years back. Look at all the recent VP and SVP promotions last... — read more 

If anyone follows this show (Narcos), you may see parallels between what is happening in that show and the Apple vs. Qualcomm dispute...

Keep praying please. -KK

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-qualcomm/apple-lawsuits-against-qualcomm-can-proceed-u-s-judge-rules-idUSKCN1BJ29V Our spoke persons statement sounds like we knew we were not going to win this portion anyways. Carry on

We are a disorganized mess with meetings about why there are so many meetings. There's at 3 to 5 people to do a single job, each in a different location, each thinking they are the only person doing the job. There are politics on top of the politics... — read more 

Major operations moving process on the way. TCOE will expand and start doing testing onsite. The Zombie shared this info.

Q is a master at avoiding WARN notice; they will use PIP or voluntary packages to avoid WARN; they just don't want public official layoffs news. They have used this process for decades. This is what I have noticed in my many years with Qualcomm. They... — read more 

Unfortunately Q can't afford this long drawn out hit to earnings. http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1332242&page_number=1

I am in the SOC team and they asked me to volunteer with a generous package. They are targeting high pay individuals at all levels. High pay is also usually high performance but my director said the management does not care. They just want worker... — read more 

He asked me for voluntary layoff (early retirement) and I agree after 20 years at Q. Be aware that PTE will be affected this coming cycle ~20 % will be affected. Good bye my friends. last day is November 10th.

Not even useless VPs. We are all good. Now let's put in our hard work from 11am to 2pm so we can enjoy the rest of the day in beautiful San Diego

Good bye Fellows, after 13 years I got my package, HR warned me about mentioning this publicly but I don't give a damn. Please go somewhere else there is too much Mafia here. See you at better company.

Boondoggle business trips this month for employees to pad their frequent flyer accounts and spend fall in Europe, QC must be doing fine.

When will the exec team level with employees. QTL, the Qcom money maker is in real trouble. The S Korean Court ruling effectively mandates that QTL must change it's model (meaning much lower royalties). Qcom will need to shrink it's expenses... — read more 

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