I really wish people would lower their expectations for events like today's. How many posts did we have here asking what's going on, did they say this, did they say that... Haven't you learned by now that if something is going to become known... — read more
Chem trails
Did anyone else notice all the chem trails outside at lunch time today? What's the deal?
What are our chances with NXP now?
We seem to be determined to see this through, no matter what. I personally believe that this deal could be exactly what we need right now, even if it seems that a lot of people are losing faith that it will go through or be useful in the long run. I... — read more
Do we know anything more about layoffs?
Or are we still stuck in limbo of knowing they are coming but having no idea when and who?
Amazing: no changes!
Pathetic.
SM elected as one of the BOD again ?
Is this accurate ?
Take away from today's meeting ?
Please provide top ones as this was not steamed live! (steamed)
So useless
Was there ANYTHING useful we found out today?
San Diego Real Estate in 2 months?
A big question mark if Qualcomm lays off 3000 employees. What do you think?
Shareholder meeting is just full of bs
What a bs presentation by SM. What BS qns from shareholders - did SM n his BoD buddies handpick the folks to ask qns ; Nothing to address all the things that happened in the last few weeks/months.
QC CE is Junk. Lay them off
There are so many junk Sr. Staff , directors, senior directors in CE. Engineer do work and these B*S eat cream.
god damn hurry up with the layoffs....
quit dragging the stock price down...and I want to see more North county real estate inventory once these engineers have no job and have to relocate out of SD
Get popcorn ready
Show is about to start in 45min. Make sure you attend in person, or livestream it if you are remote. Let us hope it will be a good one. 5G is going to tremendous in China. It's important to keep focused and continue to execute.
Austin
Will layoffs begin shortly in Austin in silicon engineering? I keep hearing rumors.
NXP tender offer extended until Apr 2
Only 15% shares tendered now. 10 days to decide before the stock takes a slide! :) https://www.marketwatch.com/Story/qualcomm-extends-cash-tender-ofer-for-nxp-shares-to-500-pm-et-april-2-2018-03-23?&siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
What to be expected from tomorrow’s investor meeting?
SM step down, CA or SJ? Workforce cut 15%? What else?
Should I expect getting cut?
Got a 4 the last review cycle, as my senior management didnt like the proposed project solution chosen. Choice was driven by recommendations given by other teams as well as by schedule vs available staffing. Solution worked but definetely could be... — read more
Stock Markets tanking across the world...
Everything is connected. Layoffs don't happen for no reason, though so many want to believe that little fairy tale. Your illustrious political leaders will never tell you the truth about the economy until they absolutely have to, and by that time... — read more
Do we have a similar situation?
IBM has laid off 20,000 US employees over 40 years of age over the past five years... What about us? Any age discrimination?
Ce team size
Why do we need such a huge team in India? They are trying to steal our jobs.
Employment lawyers
Any good employment lawyers that you can recommend? I am getting jerked around a little on the package and need some leverage. I am so sick and tired of hearing the term "business needs." What ever happened to employee needs? Employees have been on... — read more
How to save $1B for the company? Share your ideas
Change Qlstir to $10 McDonald's gift certificate. Introduce a new reward that could be purchased. Pay to ride the shuttle Share office space with other employees - consolidate office space All business trips be converted to cattle class. Fly South... — read more
Buyouts offered for ALL US employees
Word on the street... buyouts offered for all US employees. The only thing that comes out after this is massive layoffs. Anyone taking the money?
Volunteering
So has anyone volunteered?
Stock almost at May 2000 levels post splits
BUT Looking at INTC, TXN etc., they have not performed as well either. Infact qualcomm performed far better than those. Therefore why beat Qualcomm. Instead cane the management. QC will be back in action in future. No Layoffs for those who are... — read more
Yay! We weren't taken over by Broadcom!
Barely a week later and those declaring victory over Broadcom are already eating crow. Let's see how China retaliates against Trump's tariffs, with QC and other companies as a prime target. Why buy QC when you can, oh I dunno, ban them? Restrict... — read more
Dear decision makers on top
If you want success with this initiative, be flexible and accommodating. Imposing restrictions will dissuade folks from...
When will SM finally leave ?
Where is the guy? What kind of a leader is nowhere to be seen during time of crisis. He needs to resign ASAP or be kicked out ASAP. He’s done sod all since becoming CEO - what a waste of space.
Volunteer news
They said that they will only layoff only the volunteer not others. this is legit.
the big one
2015 aint got nothin on this. good luck everyone
Stock down. Losing Intrest to work.
Employees don’t Like to continue the work. Think about shareholder ????????
Don’t forget to use your sick days
Might as well use them up if getting laid off for certain
It's going to rain tomorrow
WFH all day long.
Huge share buyback
Is it true? If NXP does not go through Massive 400M stock buyback for $30B That will in short term send the stock to $70 again
Will they sell the corporate jets?
As part of cost cutting will they sell the fleet of gulfstreams? May get close to 500M and save another 200M/year in operational expense. In 2015, Q bought a new gulfstream along with the cost cutting exercise. May be this time they will buy two... — read more