Do we earn vacation during the WARN act period? If so and your vacation is near the max you may want to sell some vacation if you are at risk.

http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/29/qualcomm-lays-off-4500-workers-while-demanding-more-h-1bs/

There are tons of other ex-QC people here as well. Hopefully some of them will chime in, but in my opinion, its hands down a far better work environment than QC. Things that are better: company vibe, cafeteria (excellent isn't strong enough word)... — read more 

This is essentially a one-trick pony of a company. It's probably past its prime by at least 5-10 years and has been running on fumes of its past success. Instead of gaining market share and expanding the company's business, it's been doing the... — read more 

Finally, the admin(s) are doing some monitoring and cleaning of the bigots and the really rude people on here. THANK YOU! Now we can get back to talking about rumors, peacefully and professionally.

If you are an old timer, you might have made lot of money.. you should be thankful for a wonderful ride.. if you are newcomer, why complain? layoffs are increasing becoming common. you got through QC interview, you can get through most of other... — read more 

http://www.bidnessetc.com/49004-samsung-cuts-galaxy-s6-prices-to-revive-sagging-sales/ Now this is the latest market dynamic which can only be bad for Qualcomm. It means samsung isn't able to differentiate its "high tier android offerings" from... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Wy7gRGgeA

What are the ways to search jobs in San Diego? Is linkedin sufficient or should we contact some placement professional? I tried to search through this forum for similar question in last 3 days but did not find relevant to my question.

is happening now. If you were invited be careful not to be monitored by us. Dont use sick time for interview. We will watch you guys. Use your vacation or Send yr avatar (wives, friends or dogs) instead of you if you really want to go. You won't get... — read more 

You might have a very good case to negotiate a good package or take other legal/administrative actions if you are getting laid off while retailing H1b for doing same job.

Regardless how good his/her performance, Engineers who are not related (friend, family) with managers shall be laid off. That's how they play the game. No question to ask heeeeee

http://www.businessinsider.in/Ditching-Qualcomm-helped-Samsung-earn-an-extra-1-3-billion-this-quarter/articleshow/48288197.cms Doesn't seem like this Samsung business will come back easily.

Existing GC applications will not be impacted. But going forward Q will not file green cards. Kinda sucks for anyone who is on H1B but have not filed for GC.

I see three very accurate to the point reviews of Qualcomm in glassdoor. I wish HR would really look at them and try to fix the issues. THey pretty much sum up the current concerns with employees going on for a long time... — read more 

I have 2 homes in sd and was planning to get another one...my qcom job is a cushion in case my rent doesn't come on time...what should I do ? Is there another company in SD where I can lay low and keep expanding my real estate empire.

H1BJoker to H1BBatman: Don't talk like one of them. You're not! Even if you'd like to be. To them, you're just a freak, like me! They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's... — read more 

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I was running a bit close to a meeting and decided to get some food at the new building Q cafeteria. I can't believe I paid almost $10 for food that looks like and tastes like garbage. I seriously have never had a decent meal at a Qualcomm cafeteria... — read more 

Yeh Mudda kya hai Doston ?

http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/29/qualcomm-lays-off-4500-workers-while-demanding-more-h-1bs/

http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/29/qualcomm-lays-off-4500-workers-while-demanding-more-h-1bs/

http://www.bidnessetc.com/48993-qualcomm-inc-in-hot-water-with-ncta-fcc-over-lteu-spectrum-interference/

Mostly things that are not relevant to layoffs at QC (racism, verbal abuse, cyberbulling, etc.) - let's see what happens - last time they nuked them all.

News flash. If you're in the middle of a phone screen, and if someone asks you a technical question that you don't know the answer to, just be fvcking honest and say (a) you don't know or (b) you've never done anything like what I'm asking you about... — read more