I was just delivered the news and the package. I was out of the office yesterday, so I am not sure if the plan was to notify yesterday. Anyways, I am negotiating on an offer and I'll leave QC in a couple of weeks. Guys, who are in the same boat... — read more 

Markham guys contributed zero to QC and I can't believe they being there and Boulder site whacked big time. Worked with Markham folks, they do less than what Bangalore site contributes to QC. Just waste. Markham site has tons of Directors, Sr... — read more 

I wish I had been laid off, working here sucks.

I don't think he is born in the UK. And despite staying in the US for such a long time, why the hell he still speaks british? Does that make his words more palatable?

Repost: It was a sad day! It was gut wrenching day... As I walked along the corridors, the usual smiling exchanges were not visible. I asked "how is it going"? Answer was always "Not a good day". They conveyed news to some of their people. Some... — read more 

Search Qualcomm on local 10 News website and all you get is stadium news. Qualcomm as a relevant company no longer exist.

http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/Layoff_Services_WARN.htm What Happens After an Employer Files a WARN Notice? (Rapid Response Teams) The EDD has established Rapid Response Teams to assist employers and workers during a mass layoff or plant... — read more 

off?

I declined the original package (2m + 2week/pyear), and told HR that I would go to the court for being treated unfairly. They now offered 2 more month's pay.

Will the director try to save resources. Or will he try to save company money?

The Fat has been cut and the Muscle is left behind! I think Qualcomms future looks great! Especially that we get to hire better engineers now!

感覺是大老闆們在保護自己，把小兵們砍了

haven't told my finance about my employment situation yet.. planned to get married maybe within the next few months.. so many uncertainties ahead.. sighhhhh

The risk that I move there and I get chopped off in one year or so after the company splits..

My notice said that if I resign before Mar 31, no severance package would be paid. After tax total package is around 20K, not that much, but still not a small amount of money. Is it too early to start job hunting right now or it's better to wait... — read more 

http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/Layoff_Services_WARN.htm

Most of them are useless and built their empires. Not sure without slaughtering these fat cats, Qualcomm can recover. They will continue to suck up bonuses and RSUs causing good employees to leave. Qualcomm wake up. Make the RIF impactful. We also... — read more 

Take inspiration from Jack Ma. He was rejected by Harvard 10 times. He was the only guy among 24 not to be offered a job at KFC. http://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/rejected-by-harvard-rejected-by-kfc-now-one-of-the-worlds-richest-1218201 . Dont wait for a... — read more 

They're taking no prisoners. I was with the Q for almost 10 years with excellent performance reviews and was handed walking papers yesterday. This company used to be the cream of the crop but is now managed by incompetent people that take huge... — read more 

Did anyone volunteer themselves to get on the list but didn't get approved? If so - did HR give you any reasoning as to why you didn't get on the list?

I haven't got any update about my IT department yet. people are so scared or either ignored wind.

Is it too late to ask for the package next week?

Dear Qualcomm engineers, We are your neighbor, we are also located in sorrento valley. You may take a look at job opportunity at Whova, just one block away from QualComm building: Whova is an event and networking app that has supported many events... — read more 

A qualstars means nothing. No one gives a f*** in the real world. You won't get meaningful raises or career growth at QCOM so be free! On to bigger and better things. How many qualstars do you have? 10? Good for you; your directors just got a nice... — read more