What do you guys think - how likely is that we'll have massive cuts tomorrow? Thoughts?

... in the coming days/weeks. Brace yourselves for possibly less-than-4000-warranted drama.

This has been confirmed, the deal was sealed on Sunday.

Amazing how much stuff that no one except 10th floor should know ends up both on here, as well as the web in general. Are all big companies this bad at keeping things quiet before they're supposed to be announced? Or are we exceptionally bad at it?

A friend of mine who was laid off recently said that the HR guy told him QC never does notifications on either Mondays or Fridays. Which means likely the day it starts will likely be either tomorrow thru Thurs. or a week from tomorrow, as the... — read more 

Destination: Google.

The 12/10/2014 GTFO packages came with the WARN notice (60 days pay) in addition to a base severance of 2mo plus 2 weeks pay per year served. What is the expectation for the value of the GTFO package given that so many will be ordered to GTFO this... — read more 

only losers will let go

4000 or 5000? confused

Is Fudzilla article correct about 4000 slashed soon ? Maybe this would move the stock up.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/11/qualcomm-jana-partners-stock-grants-microsoft/ Complete bullsh** from Qualcomm: "Qualcomm says its stock compensation program is designed to retain not only executives but also lower level... — read more 

We are looking to hire back all who were laid off on 12/10/2014; they will keep their severance packages and will be offered additional bonuses to compensate for their inconvenience. In addition, I am pleased to announce that we plan to increase... — read more 

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/07/samsung-tapping-qualcomm-for-galaxy-s7.html

or will stick to Q and loyal to Q

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Quite a lot of groups, ( not sure if they are all groups) got a missive stressing the importance of confidentiality. Do they really think that people will not talk?

Replace all paper toilets with even rougher ones. Automatically turn off all lights after 9PM. Shuttles only operate when there is more than one employee (carpool to save gas) Increase charges for vending machines Eliminate free soda. Reduce cleaning... — read more 

is this a good idea? it's all about cost, bottom line

So 4000-5000 wouldn't be disappointing from a cost cut perspective, either QC Senior management ups the ante on the cost cut or Analyst targets cut further, is that the veiled threat?

....And be a chinese company.....It's inevitable if you want to play exclusively in that market...

Since when is losing one of 100 VPs newsworthy? http://www.forbes.com/sites/miguelhelft/2015/07/08/cyanogen-taps-microsoft-qualcomm-veterans-for-fight-to-control-android/

So I just accepted my offer to work at another company in San Diego. The company is public, but smaller. And the best part is it's not a company in the semiconductor industry. They've been hiring like crazy, as they hired recently 8 or so people just... — read more 

In your opinion, how are things going to play out over next five years. I've been with the company for about 14 years, and every year I hear that the end is very near. Yet, we continue to somehow survive and make even more money. What are your... — read more 

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To help prepare myself in the event I'm told to GTFO, i want to back up some of the files I worked on in order to prepare for interviews. I understand that others have successfully changed file extensions to other file types, such as photos, and... — read more 

I heard that in order to save the company all the execs senior Director and above in the company are going to come under special payscale policy. Starting from October 1 (new FY'16), everyone who has Sr. Director and above title will get paid the... — read more 

only cost cut in some areas

Heard this from a friend in QCT: supposedly, one building that is not really occupied at present is being prepared for all the people who are given their WARN notices. Because they get two months before they have to leave the company, they will be... — read more 

Just curious why do we need shuttles between buildings? I mean how many people actually need ed to go between buildings regularly and why can't people just drive themselves like every other normal employee does elsewhere. Must not be cheap to... — read more