Just some advice. I did get unemployment after taking VSP in 2014. Intel will most likely not bother to contest. They don't have the time to document a case against every unemployment claim. Also, apply for educational benefits under US department of... — read more 

If the thread is information-free, or information-negative i.e. just recycling what he "learned" from looking at previous posts or external sites, then it's time to just ignore that troll thread and wait for an actual thread. Previous post about his... — read more 

As Intel advised, to get promotion one should network more than just work. I totally followed that protocol and impressed my manager, his manager , top manager, parallel manager , inter team manager, even tried to impress BK. Still I got VSP... — read more 

Looks likr focal is changing to Qualcomm style. Murthy is clearly adapting Qualcomm's infamous focal review process, which is doomed to fail. Who is gonna work creatively when they are under constant pressure to make tangible achievements?

For a class action suit I would think a pattern of this behavior would be easy to find given the anecdotal stories just on thelayoff.com alone. https://www.entrepreneur.com/answer/221882

Is there a criteria/rule and how is it different from previous years. Appreciate it.

This article nailed it. I was one of the founding engineers of this product line. The volume just wasn't there for margins of these things. With the exception of automotive (which Qualcomm/CSR has it locked down for most major OEMs), IOT margins are... — read more 

With ISP package when u get the variable separation pay , are u still eligible for unemployment benefits?

This is the continuation of the original thread: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/HkHa1kd Here is very good advice how to protect your job in INTEL, and how to stay on very safe side while others are getting booted out: (1) At the beginning of the Y2017... — read more 

Amazon: Staff at Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) enjoy the highest salaries and bonuses by a long way, with the median worker making $109,000 per year and getting a sweet $22,000 bonus. But the company also has a reputation for having a grueling and sometimes... — read more 

One thing I always admired about the French is how they protect their way of life. Can't see them taking this sh-- lying down!

If you're good seems like you should have no problems getting a job. Thoughts? Anyone have troubles? How's the pay compared to Intel in Bay area?

You are still a uneducated, broke, unskilled unemployable person that no one wants. I still have my tech job, and plenty of recruiters calling me with entertaining offer. That's the difference between someone that has skills in demand versus someone... — read more 

Which is better?

Truth hurts, I know.

Most likely a Red State for which there are a lot of U.S. citizens consume welfare benefits. They probably had a decent paying unskilled/dumb as a doorknob job as an shale oil worker. But those jobs dried up once oil hit $40/barrel and the Saudi's... — read more 

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/05/05/intel-corporation-its-time-to-replace-ceo-brian-kr.aspx?source=yahoo-2&utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=yahoo-2

Its just the employee getting Axed for executing to the vision of MCM

http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-36253556 In your face Dumb Trump supporters!

Many ICs have eight layers of non-value-add managers and that includes many VPs. When is Intel going to improve that situation. Remember the 1000-manager March? Decisions are hard to make in that jungle. So much mistrust and micro-management.

Save your job and throw Ronald b a g d e t t under the bus Hillsboro Get him axed

Here there are H1Bs and HR-H1Bs sitting and talking some sh--.t of americans.... that's making me to ask below questions? Does INTEL or INTEL HR have guts in publishing how many H1Bs are laidoff in this layoff compared to Americans....in terms of %... — read more 

I heard he is struggling because he can't figure out how to pour 1 gallon of water into the tiny packet of kool-aid to make the drink.

Senior Sanitation Analyst Level 2 at McDonalds. Can make sure that you include fries with my next order?

Some of you keep fooling yourselves with the idea that H1Bs are paid the prevailing wage, blah blah. This is just BS. Prevailing wage just applies to the base salary. Everything else is excluded from prevailing wage consideration. So an engineer... — read more 

So it looks like what Intel is doing is called the General Electric vitality curve or otherwise known rank and yank. It looks like Microsoft and some others use to do it and stopped. Articles talk how it can be ok short term but not long term. The... — read more 

As per other country VSP be can't be offered or forced . So US law maker don't care about people which other country does. Poor people most of VSP in US . Sorry

How was your day today? How many times did you say "you want fries with that?" today. I guess H1-B's can still do jobs and get paid better than you.. Next time, at least get my order right? But no worries. If you work in Oregon, you're job is secure... — read more 

Over the weekend I had a 1:1 run-in with the brain dead kid troll that incessantly spams this forum. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/HiMF1lF The run-in only happened because he was dumb enough to actually respond to my off-handed comments about him. This... — read more 

Any value addition (honest opinions) to your career if you joined intel with good(5-10+ years) industry experience looking as of today's industry need/hiring??? were you better off with Industry than Intel on career perspective for opportunity and... — read more 

You were recently informed that you are eligible for the voluntary separation program. As you seriously consider this over we want to provide information to help you make an informed decision. Employees choosing Vsp are paid through June 24, 2016... — read more 

Reliable sources indicate DCG is having trouble meeting h/c expectations - Consequently folks with VSP on the table to "seriously" consider it. Intel needs to free up capital to make more acquisitions and as they say in China, "Surf's up".

Not for Trump or Hillary....vote your shares. Brian Krzanich is on the board and you can vote AGAINST him.

Intel says it is acting from position of strength by doing mass layoff. Should Intel employees take this as signal and act from the position of strength and find better job in better company. Many of good people do not know how it is outside, they... — read more 

My friend who moved to server group mid last year and had a successful rating and was granted SSL4 this year appealed and they called him today that he has his job back as they are not supposed to give SSL4/5 to new ee in new group. Hope that helps.

Server team in Folsom will be notified of the decision on Wed May 11th. Any other team have been notified today? Looks like the managers found this out today and told their folks. I bet thats just a heads up for now and final communication on Wed... — read more