Working at Qualcomm now is like staying in a bad marriage too long. Come on Steve and company, just get this over and give us some options to volunteer for the next package. Most of us are tired of pretending. All you middle -aged white guys had no... — read more
@CoolBro behaves just like my dog: he pee on every tree he encounter during his walk!
Stop peeing bro!
Confirmed: next layoffs in march
yes, sr dirs work all weekend (how else do you move up lazy dicks?). We also get paid good coin. Just learned next layoffs will be in march, before end of quarter so they can announce during earnings. My rsus should get a big boost then... $950k as... — read more
I tried to buy a home from a Qualcomm laid off worker. As a lifelong renter, I was licking my chops thinking I would be able to get 30+% off...
Unfortunately, that $1million home ended up selling for $1.1million to some chinese buyer who paid cash and closed within 30 days escrow. And now, I still need to pay $3000/month for rent. I wonder if I will be able save more and more as rent keeps... — read more
I tried to sell my second home from last two monts, however only few showings, not many people interested now, decreased the price twice.
Tried to rent, rent money is not enough for mortgage. I may lose my job in March in next layoff at qcom
Question: are poor performers going to be layoff every review period post 15% RIF?
Let's say you have less than 3 stars and no friends, what are your prospects? Will you be let go with a decent package or just a kick in the butt?
Nov 14th and no review yet, is this a sign of impromptu layoff for me?
Well I am not expecting a bonus, RSU or even a thank you note but is making nervous ....
To All Racists: Please don't be the next Emma West
24-month community order (for UK): www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2352853/Emma-West-rant-Mother-launched-vile-racist-tram-abuse-caught-camera-spared-jail.html
Home prices are dropping significantly in San Diego and all over in USA
Stock market also plummeting. Interest rate go up soon, expect 15% reduction.
BCG is being hired again to help with second layoff. March second week targeted.
Contractors will be terminated by January. 20-25% layoff possible. I will post more info by December 20th, now I have reliable source to collect information.
Q recruiting model: remove bottom 5% of workforce (thru phony PIP) and replace it with thousands of H-1Bs
To bring new blood; repeat same process over and over.
The Myth of H-1B Job Creation
cnsnews.com/commentary/michelle-malkin/myth-h-1-job-creation
Why?
Why
I got an offer from both Qualcomm and lesser known company. Which one should I take ? Qualcomm has better salary.
The lesser known is a mid-level company with more stability but has lower salary about $2000 less per month. I am confused and please advice without trolling.
get $1000 bonus before tax for this review cycle
good or not?
happy
I was laid off and happy to be done that way I no longer have to work under bs the idea of a job I'm my personal opinion is take orders directly from my boss but no lead people who have no better pay than I did told me what to do and reports to pgl I... — read more
Main Reasons I am not moving to Austin TX: #1) The natives (they still remember the segregation days, #2) I like to eat barbecue once a year
$177/sf doesn't hurt though and you can still find good craft beer.
Review cycle
keep posting what you got for merit/bonus/rsus. I get mine next week and will post
How H-1B Numbers Break Down
Of the 20 companies that received the most H-1B visas in 2014, 13 were global outsourcing operations, according to an analysis of federal records by Professor Hira. The top 20 companies took about 40 percent of the visas available — about 32,000 —... — read more
Exynos doesn't integrate 820. Samsung is gone from a customer to a competitor. Time to layoff.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/3679336-the-new-samsung-exynos-8890-is-bad-news-for-qualcomm-in-2-ways
Confirmes: QCT will be spun off.
I wonder if they will announce it during QCT all hands? Who buys it? Intel? Google? Facebook?
Fool's Task - Are Apple's CPU Designs No Better Than Qualcomm's
fool.com/investing/general/2015/11/11/are-apple-incs-cpu-designs-no-better-than-qualcomm.aspx
No stock in review? Do you have a future?
If did not receive any stock during your review perhaps it is because they do not expect you to be around long enough to receive it. You might want to be looking for another job while you have the luxury
Exynos 8 will kick qcom's butt
there goes qcom's last chance for survival
I can live without Shamu!
I only have two problems with moving to Bay Area: 1) $730/sf, 2)San Andreas Fault
Qualcomm is actually using buybacks to offset the dilution.
Qualcomm fell behind the tech curve when Apple launched its first 64-bit mobile chip in 2013. Qualcomm's first 64-bit mobile chip, the Snapdragon 810, arrived a year later and suffered from overheating issues -- which likely spooked Samsung. Qualcomm... — read more
Had a class in Building S today. WOW! I wish Qualcomm was all like this.
Actual good looking women walking around. Good food in the cafeteria. No groups of loud talking stinky dark Indians with outdated clothing and black rimmed glasses. No Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese reheating fish slop in the microwave. They have a mobile... — read more
Q messed up layoffs in Boulder, CO. Plenty of strong engineers were let go but the ass kissers are still here.
Now I will have to deal with all these losers. Well done Q!
Whose hole is this? It is so wide, needs to be covered
http://finance.yahoo.com/tumblr/blog-a-hole-is-opening-beneath-qualcomm-hold-on-tight-145126158.html