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
When will the next round of layoffs happen
I was let go last year
Everyone on this board is too paranoid...Here's some inside info:
The Q will announce a blowout quarter: top/bottom line revenues, EPS, and forecast will beat significantly over consensus. Full year forecast will be revised up. 5-20% bonuses will be offered as retention to quell the fears that have been on... — read more
So how many?
Everyone is floating a different number, a different number. 10%, 20% even 28% :) so what is your guess
So how many?
Everyone is floating a different number, a different number. 10%, 20% even 28% :) so what is your guess
We need more career Qcommers like this VP to leave .. good riddance. Saved a few jobs
http://www.forbes.com/sites/miguelhelft/2015/07/08/cyanogen-taps-microsoft-qualcomm-veterans-for-fight-to-control-android/
Thank goodness another worthless qcom VP has left
http://www.forbes.com/sites/miguelhelft/2015/07/08/cyanogen-taps-microsoft-qualcomm-veterans-for-fight-to-control-android/
Dont you feel direction-less at work? Less innovation, more BS, more politics, too much management, no goals, no objectives, nothing.
whats next in technology? samsung, htc, lg, china, msft, all getting hit hard. anyone got any positive news? wasnt technology supposed to make our lives better? all i see is distracted drivers on their phones all the time on mira mesa.
Another Qualcomm VP departs silently
http://www.forbes.com/sites/miguelhelft/2015/07/08/cyanogen-taps-microsoft-qualcomm-veterans-for-fight-to-control-android/
I saw S&M at Spencer's in San Jose (Passport restaurant) and he didn't use his passport card
He should have used his passport card to get the free entree and help the company save some money
Microsoft Layoffs
6% of workforce, mostly in phone division. Why are qc employees in such denial? Everybody I ask about sudden vp departures weeks before investors are promised an update on comprehensive cost reductions thinks it's totally normal.
Steve's Problem (A tribute to Ariana Grande's "One Problem": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS1g8G_njx8)
JANA Problems Uh Huh… It’s Stevey M…. I got one more problem with JANA, boyz…. Aye…. (One less, one less problem)… Hey employees, even though I hate JANA….. I wanna love JANA (I want more RSUs)…. And even though I can’t manage ya…. I really want to... — read more
C Exec salaries
Was doing some quick math. So the BOD's vote to keep compensation packages competitive so the C's don't leave us. (like PJ is going to go to mediatek) At 117m between the two of them, they each make in one day more than a SR director MAKES ALL YEAR!... — read more
QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM)’s CEO Sad Admission
Now people outside of Q know SM and his team are mismanaging Q.. http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/qualcomm-inc-qcoms-ceo-sad-admission-359503/
Chinese financial markets in freefall
Ouch... Looks like China's headed toward a recession... Not good for business... http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=^hsi http://finance.yahoo.com/news/asian-shares-retreat-greece-china-003203939.html
Sausage Fest in Bay Area this weekend
Hey all you fudge packing sausage loving Queercoms. Lets get together and drink martinis and see who can be the gheyest of the ghey. I am new to Bay Area and need suggestions on where to host this awesome event.
"race" card?
It's very obvious that Indians take over most American tech companies and bring in their own countrymen. It's happened everywhere from software companies to semi-conductor ones. Why is it that it's becoming "taboo" when people mention "Indians only... — read more
$61.66/share...52 Week Low!
ouch. Glad my put options kicked in at $65/share
Why is this company failing? Too many leads
Just counted them today, in a remote office (not SD nor USA), we have nearly one lead every 6 people.. and I mean leads, not just line managers... this means one in 6 who just sends status updates..
We need our own version of the "Strength in Numbers " t-shirt that tells Jana to f**k off
We need lots of people wearing it at the next all hands. Any suggestions for designs or slogans? @songwriter boy, can you help here? Let's all be creative and try to design this at work, on the Qualcomm board's time. After all, if you think you're... — read more
LTE modem chip shipments. We're still #1
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/06/Qualcomm-MediaTek-Samsung-Galaxy-smartphone/ Qualcomm 70%, MediaTek 10%, Samsung-third place.
You guys see how the Samsung's S6 sales are sucking wind...That's not good.
That means tier 1 phone makers (with the exception of apple) are struggling and higher end phones are reaching saturation....That also means the only place to go is low end, low cost "good enough phones"... Not good... — read more
Anyone thinking to start their own thing?
Just curious, how many concerned engineers reading this message board are thinking to start their own thing rather than looking for another safe job at a big corp, that will lead in 8 years (2000, 2008, now, 2024...) to the same outcome? With your... — read more
Where the jobs are - with more of an emphasis on early/startups
Check out http://whoishiring.it/#!/search/usa/45.2249321/-127.21976074999998/3 As you can see, Bay Area is where its at. SD, is sucking (2 listings vs > 150 for bay area), as if you guys didn't realize that. But at least some concrete data here... — read more
Why Wait for the axe to fall
It is only a couple days away. Get a head start and ask for the plastic crates now to begin boxing up your office. With this many folks saying bye-bye, there will be a shortage of the boxes so might as well jump the gun. Contact QREF today!!! Ed... — read more
My routine begging/plea to recruiters that contact me almost daily, trying to convince me to relocate back to the Bay Are from San Diego
So far. Not many companies have stepped up (yet)....I wish more of you would say the same thing...Maybe enough people said the same thing, more companies would actually step up.... Hi (Recruiter Name deleted), I really appreciate you reaching out to... — read more
In Honor of 4th Of July, here's a song for you. This Land Is My Land (and no longer your land)....
This land is my land, it's no longer your land.... I bought your house in, a foreclosure auction.... If your RSU did not freefall, you'd still be well off.... This land belongs to people like me.... You went to Walmart, and used your HELOC... You... — read more
Qualcomm stock going to hit $60/share this week.Especially with the GrExit......Dow futures down 240+ points.
looks like JANA will need 5000+ more people to layoff...And SM and Board will oblige!
Hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day. Now, come Monday, fight for the Q the way...
...our ancestors fought for our freedom from the Indians who owned the land. Keep up the good fight and everything will be fine on July 22
Sony firmware update fails to fix Crapdragon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV8i4efrEh4 Instead of overheating in 5 seconds, it overheats in 20 seconds. A 300% improvement! LOL. Anyone who's ever worked for or with Sony knows that they follow spec sheets religiously. Heck, they even catch... — read more
External Forces to blame for layoffs
1) China crackdown on IP-rich american companies 2) China Proletariat turned FOMO lured margin fueled day trader (effects of ongoing crash) 3) Grexit and/or Angie Merkel 4) Gubment, Patent Reform, Obamacare 5) Unethical Blogs which disparaged S810... — read more
Why did this even happen? Pointers for the board members, top management and HR!
Why did Qualcomm hire so many engineers without harder scrutiny and questioning the managers if they really need it, who were in the race of increasing their empire without thinking about the company? Why was there in first place motivation for these... — read more
Stop worrying about your kids' future and enjoy July 4th. Everything is fine and at the Q
The Q has your back, now and in the future.
Why I don't want my kids to be an engineer When they grow up.
When my kids grow up. I will do everything in my power to convince them pursue being a doctor, lawyer, or stay in academia and become a professor with tenure...anything but being a w2 engineer employed by some corporation. Same amount of education yo... — read more
Will there be atleast 60 days to look for other job with WARN notice? Or no grace period will be allowed with immediate layoff + severance pkg?
Sorry, never experienced a layoff before so curious to know how these layoffs are executed and how WARN notices are given.