Saw on Intel's board - up to 50% US workforce to be cut. Likely exaggerated, yet very indicative.

you are a technical engineer, you won't have any problem to find a job anywhere else especially in SV. But if you are one of those middle manager status-collectors, you will find it very hard to find a position similar to Q that only requires you to... — read more 

This got me to rethink my career and about big companies in general. Fortunately, i have only been at the Q for 2 years, so I think it's safe to assume that I don't have the stench of a bit flipper attached to my resume yet. The work is divided up so... — read more 

Especially suggest the management read it. Good luck to this once great company!

The Q execs and HR are fully aware of this site and will not make a layoff announcement this week because, if they do, then the employees have won the game. I think a layoff will happen later this year.

And JanaBarry to reform

We're fast approaching the most important earnings call in recent memory. My suggestion is to take the afternoon of 7/22 off, get your friends together and get, say, 15 growlers of Ballast Point. The beer formerly known as Yellowtail will work fine... — read more 

Some immigrated to this county because they saw greatness in democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of reason and law. They came here to be a part and to contribute to it. They took it upon themselves to do whatever it takes to preserve the... — read more 

Wonder if qcom can ever get credibility back

Answer. A good start.

Can someone lay me off PLEASE? I long ago stopped being a value added employee. If it really is the two months plus two weeks per year of service, sign me the F up! With the 400 hours of unused vacation I have (because I'm too paranoid to take it) I... — read more 

Mediatek hiring. We can join up lots qc designer engineer. No need chart gant or english. And soda are free

Between investors with positions in our stock and ex-employees piling on and people who applied to the Q but never were hired, this board's recent postings are showing just how much resentment has been stored up over the years. Jealousy... — read more 

The weekend was a blast. Spent time with my family doing the things that I enjoy doing both at home and outside. Got to see my kids play in all the games, had a great movie night, and took the family to the beach today. The nicest part is that I got... — read more 

rumors are true then do you realize people what that means for Qualcomm ????? I think right now that is the single most important issue that needs to be clarified and has significant repercussions if true.

Fight between JANA partners and Qualcomm board is getting heated. Both parties, specially the idiots at JANA don't seem to understand or for that matter care for long term future of the company. All they seem to care about spinning off chip division... — read more 

What not ? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$?

Things can't be going that great at gf, right? SJ was hard to please, but at least he was clueful and could make decisions.

Feast on lies.

Dothill in Longmont. Send your resume quickly good city close to Denver, all 500 fortune companies have presence and lot more moving there

House prices started dropping down significantly from last few weeks, like 5-8%. Expect more in next 3 months. Lot of people moving to bay area

Learn how to read fvcking statistics you douchebag.... http://www.sdlookup.com/Closings-92130-Carmel_Valley Look at listing price versus closing price. There is no firesale. "firesale" would be something like -25%+ off what seller is asking. Most... — read more 

every body knows that in big lay off Contractors and low performers take the door first , unless you are in this category , Qualcomm is doing good has enough revenue this is just time to let useless people go …

$$$$$$ ?

I just wanted to give ideas to my coworkers about nice things to do over the weekend..... why all treatment troll crap is still around ..... this blog is SOLD!!!

Thoughts?

Do you think we in Taiwan might be affected during the layoffs. I did not hear anything about upcoming layoffs in Taiwan here.

I am in my mid thirties. Is it too late to switch careers? Any tips welcome.

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t... — read more 

Hint, it's a competitor that recently opened an office in San Diego. With the usual asian bad ingrish. hint hint. do not fall for these obvious trolls trying to get everybody worked up and scared.

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