SM mentioned in the all hands, there will be two months transition time. So, people can stay in Qual two more months to look for new job after laid off, right ?

The group produces nothing much and is as useful as maybe a small training people team.

While I still can't believe the layoff announcement that has come as a rude shock. For qualcomm to retain key contributors that are working in the key product areas, they should be notified immediately and given assurance that their positions won't... — read more 

I left QC few months ago. I was trying to refer folks from my previous team to my current company. I asked my company's HR and she told me that every QCOMer signed non-solicitation agreement on their first day at QC. This agreement prohibits me to... — read more 

I'm pretty stoked. 5 of my 6 tenants just renewed their 1 year lease, including my slight price increase. Sure glad these 5 don't work at Qualcomm. The sixth one does, and wants to remain month to month...Lol....

But I'm just an engineer and I enjoy creating value at any cost.Here is a freebie: We are "right-locating". You're welcome.

raise your hand if your starting to get the bigger picture at the Q and what is coming down the road for us all. Slow on the take much??????

They operate like startups and possibly even compete with each other. Then when one wins do it again with other ideas etc. Setup innovation centers where you pay engineers to brainstorm ideas and then pitch them. Give them incentive by giving them... — read more 

anyone has an idea how much are they cutting down in modem sw?

Anyone knows the story about Sanjay? Joins Q in 1994 as Senior Engineer (with a PHD) Becomes VP in 1997. This is one hell of a jump. how could this be possible? Turns into SVP in 1998, just a year after. 2003 he is an EVP COO in 2006. Jumps ship and... — read more 

If every employee voted against JANA appointed board members we may be able to get them off the board. They have approx 30 million shares. Tell all your friends and family .members who have shares to vote against JANA! Don't mistake this for... — read more 

I feel sorry for your upbringing and values given to you by your parents . Probably you guys are biggest slackers or people having false pride with high white ego. You seem highly uninformed about other parts of world . People who complain rather... — read more 

Folks. There really is no hurry to dump Q stock. Look no further than avago. Great for shareholders, terrible for employees. So if at all, keep the shares and find another job

The United Trust Fund of Mom and Dad

...in north county... I can't help but chuckle....boy is she in for a ride awakening...

In these times its hard to be positive, but that's the best one can do. Thousands of posts about bad hiring practices, bad management, etc. Does that not mean there is some house keeping due? The whiners must also trust that hiring yourself was a... — read more 

The rats will jumping off the ship come Monday and selling everything they own, I'm waiting a day to sell. You?

What was that 5G BS from SM? Does anybody know what that is?

Who is of the opinion that everything is going offshore that can be then a split and sale will occur ???? Why are there still people that think they want to "grow " the business here in SD Is it just me that feels there will be no chip biz left... — read more 

If you need to sell, please let me know. I would be interested in taking them off your hands. And unlike real estate, porsche values do crater by 30-40% even after 1 year of ownership if you are desperate to sell, since no one can live in them... — read more 

I really hope all of you didn't get greedy and actually sold some of your investments at the beginning of the year and built up a healthy cash reserve.....2015 sure doesn't seem like it's going to end on a positive note.

Let's face the truth....Asians manage their money better than your average WASP american. All else being equal, an asian household that gets laidoff most llkely have two income earners or roughly the same earning, since most asianspouses also work at... — read more 

Anyone know what's going on with those two?

This is why there is a gradual phase-base layoff. You GTFO once you are done with its finals phases.

Period.

Anyone noticed? All I see on Linkedin updates is Qualcomm peeps updating their profiles. And connecting with other Qualcomm peeps. Lol.

It's IoT IoT IoT. Wake up...

It's IoT IoT IoT. Wake up...