So, what will happen next? How do you feel about it? Anyone has experiences with mergers (this is my first big one)? Predictions?

There was a major layoff at the company in January in the technology dept. Many managers and several engineers were let go

Big layoffs coming across the board for the Digital Networking business. The business is slow and will get slower as the mobile infrastructure market will decrease by 10% each year for the next 4-5 years. Work is in progress to finalize the first... — read more 

too many people think working in semiconductor fabs is a good paying, privileged position. In fact it sucks. Layoffs are par for course and bad backstabbing managers and co-workers are routine. go do something else with your life. get out of the... — read more 

Many competitors are cutting people since Q4 2014. I think 2015 will be even worse when it comes to layoffs so get ready. Polish your resume, look around, find some contacts, find a head hunter, do something as layoffs are coming for sure

We had layoffs at different locations - we are globally affected - the management cuts ruthlessly and things keep floating on a monthly basis. You are never safe at Freescale, semiconductors are a tough business with razor thin margins - things... — read more