Layoffs are difficult experiences for those involved. On an individual level, anyone affected will start asking the question:" Why me?!" Each individual knows it's own efforts, extra hours they invested in a project, overall performance and... — read more 

I don't remember the last time I was this happy the weekend arrived. I think I'll sleep through the entire Saturday and Sunday. It's really sad that after a week at the job I used to enjoy now I feel like I've been through ten rounds with Ali. I... — read more 

Was this the real blood river that folks have been predicting or is this just a small leak before the big one?

Saw this job fair for semiconductor industry https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caspa-2018-high-tech-job-fair-and-career-talk-tickets-43689431265?aff=yinfei

This little trick is being used by lots of companies lately in an attempt to offset the negative press they're getting for layoffs. Don't think for one second management is above advertising jobs that don't exist. People who apply are led along the... — read more 

Volunteer. Notice today. Last day of access May 4th (turn in computer, badge, door key). Still on the books but not coming into work. May 21 is the day after RSU vesting, last normal paycheck around that time. Termination date June 19th (60 Day... — read more 

Not talking other countries, right here, right now, as thousands of people are being shown the door more are being employed by Qualcomm. There are even dozens of job postings for San Diego!!! What's going on here? What is the point of laying off... — read more 

You are an input to the business, which is increased or decreased according to any number of factors, the least of which is a concern for "employee morale." When this fact finally dawns on you, you are on your way to understanding corporations and... — read more 

I was affected in 2015 layoffs and acutely aware how people feel going through this turbulent time. I wanted to volunteer 10 tips that you should keep in mind if/when you get notified. These tips are based on personal experience and should make the... — read more 

Thank you friends at Q, it was nice working with you, and specially the freebies at Q. It was so easy to get sponsored lunches and dinners at Bldg K, attend conferences, WMC and so many events. These were the best days of our lives. Although I'm... — read more 

What other cuts is Qualcomm implementing to save $1 billion? Unless these 1500 people all had pay of nearly $700K a year (yeah, right), there is plenty more left to do to achieve the full billion. Will there be more layoffs or are we looking at... — read more 

These guys haven't done any thing great forever. Haven't seen any innovative product in the road map from qualcomm but seem to be in a catch up game for ever with others in the industry who were babies yesterday.They are very much responsible for the... — read more 

Any news on how many were laid off at the Markham site and what groups?

SD program management is sweeped and 50% are impacted. Can someone confirm the authenticity of this news

Apple and Intel down multiple percent. Whose laughing now Tech industry.

OneWeb team lives on!

project had such promise 5 years ago

Reminder to all executives, SVP and above: Every dime that you get for bonuses in 2018 is paid for with the money you saved from this layoff. Enjoy. While I understand that some bonuses are essential for retention, rewarding good performance, etc... — read more 

Just wondering if there were any layoffs outside of California since all of the reports I am reading only mention California (this is for the U.S. I'm not sure about the rest of the world?) Has really nobody been affected in all the other locations... — read more 

Qualcomm Shares Tank Amid Layoffs Qualcomm shares were down on Thursday after the semiconductor company began layoffs and is in the middle of a trade dispute between the U.S. and China over a planned acquisition. Shares of the mobile chip... — read more 

WTF !!!

And then there's the matter of APPLE and XAOMI getting into the chip market, QC is sinking ship folks!

Any VP impacted?

Seems Q Executives know only outsourcing and layoff. What innovation?! Oh you mean the way they give themselves secret bonus?

5 Gulfstream G550's @ $65M each Fixed costs $65M * 5 = $325M Fuel costs @ $8/gallon Fuel consumption @ 400 gallons/hr Total fuel cost = $26.5M (5 jets running 8 hrs for all working days in a fiscal yr) Corporate aviation staff (5/jet @ $150K each) =... — read more 

Execs make millions and live like kings, while peons make thousands and worry about being laid off continually. Execs serve the shareholders, who care nothing for peon employees and they also live well due to profits. Execs aren't morons, they're... — read more 

Any latest news on Building M?

http://www.businessinsider.com/qualcomm-layoffs-will-impact-1500-californians-san-diego-2018-4

The people at the top are complete morons, they make bribes yet the employees are forced to watch ethics training videos. The have done nothing and the stock price reflects that, seems the only thing they are good at is RIF's and giving themselves... — read more 

How is Qualcomm the only company I've heard of that actually is LOSING OUT on the new corporate tax credits recently put into place, according to the CFO? Maybe the accounting department isn't so great at their jobs. Of course, it's probably... — read more 

What are we looking at for tomorrow? Has everybody who was on the list for layoffs been notified by now? Or will there be more tomorrow (well more like today, considering that I am up past midnight worrying about this - thanks Qualcomm for another... — read more 

Another 1200 in two installments last week of July and November is being planned to fine tune the reorganization.

At value destruction. Stock price below Sept 1 2015 price of $53.73 when same team said layoffs we're needed to dive value. Unfortunate. Prior CFO and CEO provided much better leadership.

Why great companies are going down. Is it because of greed? You guys seem to deserve it.

Let's see here: 2018 Try to save $1B by laying off thousands of employees 2018, $1.2B fine by European regulators for anti-competitive practice 2017, $774M fine by Taiwan for anti-trust violations 2016, $865 fine by South Korea for violating... — read more 

Is it over for this quarter? Some teams haven't received the final email yet 😐