For those of you who are worried about lists, I highly doubt if they exists yet!. This is not how you do a sizable layoff, it is too difficult to create a list in advance containing thousand of names without it leaking all over the press and... — read more 

Considering all hands at unusual time of 3.30 pm, gives a impression that affected people will be escorted out during the day. And only remaining, unaffected people will attend the all hands. Otherwise, late all hands doesn't add up. So no 2 months... — read more 

I have seen this guy trolling in WP team without any (visible) contribution. Looks like he was part original CDMA team and made great contributions in past and just hanging around now for last 10-12 years without any accountability..Anyone know if he... — read more 

Do they have better control this time around and are simply calling people aside to a conf room for a chat? Seems to keep people in the dark up until the exact moment they are told to GTFO

I only do my job and never complain about money.

Where is she? Busy with preparing packages? http://news.investors.com/072115-762622-qualcomm-reportedly-eyes-job-cuts-as-earnings-sags.htm?ven=yahoocp&src=aurlled&ven=yahoo

What idea would need to be planted to get S&M to go through with breaking off QCT?

...for the earnings call drinking game. I'll bring my Jawbone big jambox bluetooth speaker so we can have the conference call on loud for everyone at the bar to hear. Good luck to all!!!

will be notify by your manager tomorrow AM?

How much a Principal Engineer / Manager with ~15 tenure makes in total comp

I am a serious long time investor (19+ years), I have been tracking this board for a while. Aside from some nasty comments (some posters need serious psychological/clinical help) it has been an enlightening experience - thank you for that, this board... — read more 

EPA bans use of water tested at 500 and above. Qualcomm tap water tests out at 484. The new "Culligan" faucets test at 484. Filtered water is usually 25 (between 0 and 50). Qualcomm water using the new Culligan is likely at times over the EPA limit... — read more 

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=30157504

I see some frustration with Qualcomm "Old Timers" percolating in some posts on this board. I've been with the company for about 19 years, I guess you can put me in the "Old Timer" category. I do not want to go into a back-and-forth discussion who's... — read more 

Please correct me if I am off here, but I would like to question the rumor about the timing of our layoffs (many folks indicated Wed 7/22) - here is my rationale. If the company is planning to lay off hundreds or thousands of people, would not we be... — read more 

The flags in front of building are down. What's up.

Let's talk about severance, pip, and lay-offs from HR's perspective. First if you have been picked into the group to be reduced. You usually will be given two options as mentioned before: A voluntary resignation (severance) package and pip. The... — read more 

Do you know what a typical severance package is. I have this throbbing feeling in my stomach that my head is on a fairly large chopping block. I truly think that most of our folks are highly marketable and that job market conditions are fairly good... — read more 

I got a low rating this past review period. Hence somewhat concerned. Is there a option of getting into a Performance improvement plan and possibly avert a layoff ?

I will reach out to admins - please help me with posting links of inappropriate threads here, anything that berates people based on their disability, skin color, religion, personal beliefs, slander, libel, defamation, hate speech, national origin... — read more 

Not sure what I would tell the wife and kids if I lost my job and we had to move. Best to end this shameful life and send a clear message to the Q. I will live on as a martyr like those before me. HR won't be able to cover this up after customers see... — read more 

Just found about this site - some folks from QCAE / PSIG told me verbally - I wander why nobody is sharing this? We would all benefit by having more folks engaged here and sharing experiences. Just curious...

I am a reporter with Reuters and looking for stories about Americans displaced by outsourcing. 202 354 5831 or sarah.n.lynch@thomsonreuters.com. I can keep your identity anonymous. I hope to hear from you. I am interested in know which company... — read more 

6th Floor San Jose building D has a guard on the bathroom. Are they afraid that in a fit of layoff anxiety that we shall steal the commmode?

:)

The Broadcom and Intel section so dead?

At least your boss isn't known to slice and dice like our new boss will be. But hey, our old CTO will be the new CTO and he'll continue to spend more time with his Mighty Ducks than being a real CTO. Sorry this is happening to you guys. Its like this... — read more 

I think a voluntary retirement scheme will be good for Q.