So, if you're software, you've got a chance. If you're hardware, you're SOL?
I'll buy that.
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Companies in San Diego do not have any problems hiring qualified developers or technical people because there are so many qualified people available ; that is why salaries in San Diego are so much less than in the bay area.
Smaller companies have been losing SD talent to the Qualcomm black hole since the 80's.
One interview in Kearney Mesa: "how soon do you see yourself going back to Qualcomm?"
But, I had a bigger problem. There was a daunting perception I had too much hand-holding to be self-sufficient working at Q. Experience in production ramps with overseas contract manufacturing?
Umm...
In the Bay area, employers treat you with wisdom and fairness because they know it's expensive to find your replacement.
The hours are long and the work isn't easy. Obviously, the worldwide competition is a major threat. But, I'm paid well enough to enjoy the only positive from 15 years at Q: I don't get lost in San Diego when I go on vacation.
OP is propaganda from HR: Don't get trapped into it.
Left behind.