Fire everyone but QREF and shuttle drivers Remodel all existing properties as low income housing, get paid but the city and local builders for meeting the low income housing requirements. Have a shuttle service running maids and gardeners from Q... — read more 

I work in particular ASIC group and my director is an old SOB. I have done some amazing designs and my skills are unique to the group but I dont get along with him. Maybe cause I have a PHD and he is an undergrad? This MF still hasnt given me my... — read more 

We got to live one more quarter, the big one is still a few months ahead and the RSUs are coming next month. What else do we need to go out and celebrate? Those that already got their promotions are invitated too. See y'all there !!!

Not that we know the results from the outside expert, but certainly we can think of the painfully obvious. Please no "just fire the managers and poo poo heads", unfortunately that strategy won't yield the layoff firepower that everyone is worried... — read more 

Seems our cheerleader got laid off (no post for the last couple of days). I post this on his behalf.

How are we going to evolve? Any takers?

Well, actually we do. The QC rumor mill (which is almost never wrong) says as many as 5K by the Fall. Of course, this is subject to change, if the board wimps out again (like they did in Feb. when everyone was so angry about the huge bonuses given to... — read more 

Outside expert? !!!! SM, just read this blog for cost reduction ideas, there are plenty here. Save some money.

I'll start....Steve, what will be the approach to reduce cost structure? What else would you like to know?

We need you there for background laughs during SM scripted jokes and clapping when given a motivational sentence. Don't forget a standing ovation at the end and bring your snapdragon 810 T-shirt!

Someone spill it!

For if you are uneasy, you can always transfer to the OOTCS or CRD groups. You will be absolutely safe there.

But, I was right: Post https://www.thelayoff.com/qualcomm/post/5672957162553344 (Anonymous86173) Shall we review and compare that to the conference call? " In fact I think we've seen what has happened to the stock market just this past two weeks on... — read more 

Can't wait to see what tomorrow holds. Our future looks so bright we have to wear shades.

If you are worry mark your calendar and attend! Those holding north of 100K options/RSU don't need to attend since you are expected to be relaxed and happy.

Wall street apparently expected more from QC's guidance. And Facebook missed... Ugh....

Our board chairman obviously has no confidence in the long term prospects of Qualcomm, regularly bailing out in a big way. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=QCOM+Insider+Transactions Irwin is likely doing the same but, correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't... — read more 

So far, with the exception of AMD (lol), chip companies reporting have been pretty good. NXP smashed earnings estimates with their expanding lead in NFC. Intel is ok with their computer segment. ARM had a really good quarter with licensing and... — read more 

Anyone who can give more details? It seems 200+ folks, especially in SJO.

Read and weep all you bone headed doom sayers. http://www.bidnessetc.com/40434-qualcomm-inc-to-partner-with-samsung-to-produce-snapdragon-820-chips/ Now get back to work!

Qualcomm is at the tipping point staring down the steep slope of economic ruin. Look how quickly RIM and Nokia crashed. One day they were on top the next they were devastated. Will that be Qualcomm's fate? Being just a silicon vendor is no longer... — read more 

Now that people are getting their performance reviews how do the numbers look like?

It's Intel vs Samsung in the future... wanna bet ?

Looks like the rest of their business is doing alright. Which means, they have a shitload of money to throw into the mobile space, even if it means continuing to pay customers to adopt their architecture, like they have been doing to get SOC wins... — read more 

So I'd like poll people for which would they prefer. If you had to pick and choose between your stock and your job, which would you prefer? That is, let's say that the financial wizards at QC and wall street can break up QC such that we see a... — read more 

It's always about shareholders, not employees. Good luck employees http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jana-partners-urges-qualcomm-consider-044030571.html April 13 (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners is asking Qualcomm Inc to consider spinning off... — read more 

"The problem here is not so much about skilled immigration. It's about a very broken H1 temporary visa program that's exploited to the point where we're really damaging the pay of incumbent workers here," said Jared Bernstein, senior fellow at the... — read more 

Qualcomm has started losing its territory /dominance in wireless for the konwn reasons and we all know this is just a beginning. Now, the question is what it can really do at this point to prevent collapsing or slowing down its pace in a long term?... — read more 

So I guess some of us were right afterall. Samsung not only dropped the app processor from the S6 completely, but also dropped Qualcomm's LTE modem chip for AT&T S6/S6 edge, using their own 333 modem. Wow. This is a big deal. Because it means Samsung... — read more 

I understand SD has desal plants, but is it sufficient to supply 100% of SD's water use? In the Bay Area, there isn't a backup solution like desal. To prepare for the worst, i have hedged my bets by purchasing a SFH rental property in the Seattle... — read more