It is clear that Qualcomm is relying on IoT to make it big. Do you think it will take off in a big way? Maybe I am wrong, but I really don't see enough people paying a premium to make mundane devices like kitchen appliances, washer\dryer, light bulbs... — read more 

Any great plans for summer? Don't forget QSOL!

Defendants in Case Number: 14CR1202-JLS: Derek Montague Cohen Age: 52 San Diego, California Robert William Herman Age 52 San Diego, California

...I can drop a very large and heavy Agilent RF spectrum analyzer on my foot, fracturing it...so that I can claim worker's comp...and then go out on short term disability....which eventually turns into long term disability....Thank you for... — read more 

No need to comment you b!tches

At first I laughed thinking it was an absurd notion. Then I wondered, what's the corporate tax rate in Taiwan?

Should I start looking for a job now? I really don't want to give up this comfortable position I have here at the Q (standard 8hr work day...i don't have to do email at night or work weekends) Seems that once the ax falls on us, we'll have even more... — read more 

Praying for status quo

Especially after brcm aquistion and qcom morons not making a move for brxm

Broadcom being acquired by avago...

Why are there so many worthless Directors / Sr Directors in QC? Most of them cant manage shiiit, let alone work on more than one task at a time. Its obvious they got their positions by sucking a$$ and wearing knee pads. These MF's are collecting big... — read more 

Is almost June and no 5K layoffs, no "biggie " whatsoever ... so far the post seems more like "Qualcomm got talent" show than anything else. Yes the original songs by Anonymous are good and the real state advice from @landlord doesn't hurt neither... — read more 

There’s a hole in my budget, dear Steve, dear Steve.... There’s a hole in my budget, dear Steve, a hole…... So fix it, dear VP, dear VP, dear VP… So fix it, dear VP, dear VP, fix it!.... How shall I fix it, dear Steve, dear Steve, dear Steve?.... How... — read more 

It really depends on what type of bit flipper you are. If you're an applications/higher level bit flipper, your job prospects are looking pretty good these days, especially mobile apps. If you're a backend enterprise bit flipper, you have more... — read more 

I've seen this so many times at other companies that on the fringe of not doing well. First, the company leaders talk about saving money, and then HR together with bean counters start cutting back on some stupid things that won't make a dent into... — read more 

$15 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $15 billion of shares... Take one $1 bond, pass it around. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to buyback afterall. $14,999,999,999 billion of shares to... — read more 

ZIRP-a-dee-doo-dah, ZIRP-a-dee-ay My, oh my, what a wonderful day Plenty of buybacks headin' my way ZIRP-a-dee-doo-dah, ZIRP-a-dee-ay... Mister Activist's on my shoulder It's the truth, he's hated But the buyback's been accelerated... — read more 

I can't hardly wait. Sorry QSOL you might not be my favorite summer event anymore... so much talent in qualcomm!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/22/xiaomi_says_halo_to_mediatek/

Hi y'all! Enjoy your well deserved break from work and don't forget to splurge a little bit on yourself, your family or significant one. Put that fat bonus and RSU to work! Don't forget you are AWESOME !!!

It seems like QCOM is targeting people unfairly with BS reviews so they can put them on a PIP and get rid of them for false reasons. I heard of several people who said they went through this. They said "Managers collude together to shut out employees... — read more 

Now playing in San Diego! ● Directed by JANA ●Starring qualcomm executive team and board of directors ●Rated R: contains obscene executive compensation, includes S&M ...... ▪ Special financial effects by Georgie ▪Marketing stuns by #WhyWait campaign... — read more 

Enjoy the ride up on the accelerated buyback!

How much is that engineer in San Diego? The one that works for marketing and sales.... How much is that engineer in San Diego? I did hear that QCT might be for sale…. Steve must take a take trip out of California… And when he leave his PM’s alone… If... — read more 

Just received a mailing from QCOM RE the 2016 & 2017 health insurance plan. External website does not appear to be accessible yet. Does anyone know if taking the biometric screening and filling out the health questionnaire is a requirement for the... — read more 

Oh where, oh where has my stock options gone?... Oh where, oh where could they be?.... With jobs cut short and my hours gone long….Oh where, oh where could they be? I think more jobs went to the overseas sites….to see how cheap Q could be…. And in... — read more 

My RSUs fell into the ocean... My RSUs fell into QCT... My RSUs fell into the ocean... Oh bring back my $80 RSUs from Steve... My RSUs fell into Steve's bonus... My RSUs fell into Corporate R&D... Well my RSUs fell into JANA Capital... Oh bring back... — read more 

Why wait? Call now!

still, I managed to get into work today on time just now. Just 1 more hour until lunch time. Corp r & d rocks!

Gas mileage is not bad.

It's pretty cold this morning to go surfing, so maybe I'll get into work earlier today around 10:30. I'm paid to think in corp r&d, and I think a lot when I'm surfing. The rest of you, please work hard today. We need that stock price up so I can sell... — read more