no need to watch Netflix...
Intel shut-out of Maverick 2020
wow, that didn't take long. The Murthy touch strikes yet again!
Motley Fool Article
Three reasons NXP deal will not happen. Good reasons https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2018/04/18/3-reasons-qualcomm-wont-close-the-nxp-deal-in-2018.aspx
Quitting Epidemics
Have you noticed a significant increase in farewell emails lately. Over last four weeks I had four friends quit, all with 10 or more years with Qualcomm - I have never witnesses anything like this before. Have we reached the inflection point and now... — read more
Anybody tried the data science masters at UCSD
Any success in getting your department to reimburse the 39k fee in current company scenario. I have a masters degree but am finding it impossible to crack or even get interviews. Can somebody provide genuine insights on managing work and school... — read more
How did we get here?
I noticed recently that nobody smiles or laughs at the office anymore. Actually, there is an occasional laugh, but it pretty much only happens when somebody is turning the situation at Qualcomm into a joke or when somebody is bashing management. How... — read more
Timeline for next layoff?
Thoughts?
server investment and new business
Qualcomm has done worst error by starting to compete on server business and datacenter. even qualcomm has cash for that, its not worth it. Giant is already on front door. Go find and use your talent in mobile market and seek out new market for mobile... — read more
The Decline and Fall of Qualcomm
Thinking back, the first sign was the creation of QTI and the lawyers forcing everyone to change their email addresses. From that point on, it was less about innovation and product and more about rent seeking and corporatism.
HR told me early termination is not allow at this point
is this legal? My project is finished, next project is about to start and I want to make my termination date earlier. I try to submit a form to HR and HR told me that. Can I sue Qualcomm?
huge retention package
senior is getting 50k retention, staff is 60k and senior staff is 75k+ all are in RSU. selection criteria is unclear and biased. its not performance based because many performances rating 6 got nothing. Ask them in the next all hand. People are very... — read more
China is fighting back. Ban on US Micron Chip
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-03/micron-chip-sales-banned-in-china-on-patent-case-rival-umc-says
Happy Fourth of July!
I know situation at Qualcomm has been really crappy lately, but for one day we can put work aside and enjoy ourselves to the maximum. All the worry and stress will still be there tomorrow. This is the perfect time for us to recharge our batteries... — read more
ZTE ban has been lifted
Finally China approval for Q-N?
Super QualStars
Qualcomm's highest level of employee recognition is called Super QualStar and it intends to recognize and reward employees working on very high-profile projects. The awards consist of gifts valued at $1,000, $2,500, $4,000, and $5,000, and are funded... — read more
Qualcomm Review Process
The Q review system will always be unfair. You can't get top.marks unless you are the bosses pet... Even when The boss is not very bright. Your peer reviews don't mean squat. Everyone of my peers ranked me 5 or better except for the pet and I got a... — read more
Another VP just landed at Intel this week!!
A complete disaster for QC. Attrition at max now. Poor management again and again.....unfortunately only the guys who has no options still at QC. Welcome PMIC VP to the new QCT!!
How to copy personal Outlook email folders to Gmail.
Complete the below steps as described in https://www.howtogeek.com/174837/how-to-add-your-gmail-account-to-outlook-2013-using-imap/ Then within Outlook, simply copy your personal folders from Outlook to Gmail. Finally don't forget to disable this... — read more
what will happened in termination date?
My termination date is next week, so I only need to return my laptop and badge, and meet HR? anyone got idea?
Let us vote - qcom nxp deal will be scuttled
Vote " yes " if you think qcom will pay $2b, "no " otherwise
Is Murhy joining back?
Might be just a rumor
Samsung comment: The department of Quality if the worst in the industry !!
Nothing new..... from top to bottom pretty bad engineers. From people from ITT tech to people who got fired from major companies. Reason why they still here? No body wants these guys LOL
Sanjay in running as Intel CEO
Sanjay & Murthy will then destroy Q, sweet revenge will be theirs. Watch out SM & JT.
My manager told me a good news!
He said he gonna rehire me and I turn down that offer because I already find a better job which total compensation is almost double! Thank for AI Hype! And Thank you for this layoff Qualcomm!
Anyone get retention package?
Heard some folks in specific groups got a retention package, mainly a load of rsu. Guess the rest of us aren't important enough.
Start kissing VP's A## yet again
If China doesn't approve NXP deal by July 25, Qcom pays 2B$ fine. And you know how qcom recovers Billions of $$. Cost cutting... LAYOFF
NJRC Bridgewater
I was one of the lucky ones to have survived the latest massive layoff here. Wondering what the future holds for us. Things looking kinda dicey. Hoping our saviors TR and VA have things lined up We being a satellite site doesn’t help either
jobs hiring
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/these-are-the-top-15-companies-hiring-for-100k-jobs-in-july-2018?utm_medium=email&utm_term=CB_06_29_18&utm_content=15companies&utm_campaign=career-bulletin&utm_source=member posting to share.
Will Q make counter offer?
If I share my other job offer with management, will they counter offer? Can they? Are they even allowed to?
Apple fanbois to the rescue
Gotta love an article with a title like this: Apple fanbois ride to the aid of iGiant in patent spat with Qualcomm Consumers have come to the rescue of plucky little Apple in its ongoing stand-off with Qualcomm over patent infringements... — read more
Looking forward to AR18
Sounds very fair.
Get rid of everybody at HR
Can we have a nice big round of layoffs that's gonna affect HR and HR only? And by that I mean every single person there? Has HR ever actually help somebody who turn to them with a complaint? One single employee? I'm pretty sure the answer is no... — read more
Q3 2018; revenue down 14% Y/Y ?
drawing to a close; earning call scheduled for right about termination of NXP 7/25 ??? Interesting timing !! "We are moving forward with our NXP acquisition" -> "we bailed and paid $2b but its great again !"
Holy cat lots of great engineers are leaving
These are people who could get jobs anywhere. Is this how Qualcomm is going to reach the 1 billion spending reduction?
What happened to server team in austin
Are they still around?
Directors at QC with ITT tech degree? Really?
Saw few QC directors at LinkedIn with a ITT Tech degree, really? No wonder why the company is going to the toilet....
Reviews this year
I heard they are starting early this year. Anything different? Any insights from managers/directors?
Engineering Career
The useful career life-expectancy of engineers and developers... The useful career life expectancy of engineers and developers these days is between 21-41 years old, if you can even make it to 40ish. A lot of engineers have already figured out plan B... — read more
Intel-CEO like fiasco.. why not QC?
Why cant the BoD make up an Intel like fiasco at QC and get rid of SM!