Got from unconfirmed sources. Could you please confirm the news?

I wonder what new businesses will come in the buildings that will soon be vacated. I'm guessing: Pizza by the slice (or Chuck E Cheese) Jersey Mike's / Subway Coffee shop Robertos Massage parlor Medical mari--ana dispensary Cross fit... — read more 

Preferred category in hiring is also preferred category in firing. Share in firing will be same as share in promotion.

Earnings going to be bad and if the AHM is 3-4 weeks after reporting then the layoff rumors are true. I went back and looked a the historic time we were notified of the AHM and every time for the past 2 years we've been given the calendar invite... — read more 

Need to buy one from coveredca, but with the package this year’s income is too high for Subsides, anyone have experience which is the best choice? Not a regular doc visit but has kid

Is it possible for me to be laid off from Q if I'm pregnant or need to take time off for childcare or work from home?

Got confirmation that layoffs are happening. They will start notifying the impacted people in the next 2 weeks. Sept end will be their last paycheck but they will depart in 2 weeks after notification. Performance appraisals will be delayed to exclude... — read more 

Even if you get the best review or your group delivers way ahead of the deadline, it's not going to matter. When companies need to cut, they will chop off project that don't make money for the company or will not grow in the future, or it's cheaper... — read more 

How long does it usually take to receive severance payment? Is it instantaneous, the next payday, or after a certain number of days?

Qualcomm is issue-driven company. Everything is decided by issues. Gathering and reporting more issues is the power and your importance. Who actually fixed the issue, or what is the root cause for the issue is not important. Customers escalates every... — read more 

Deserves own thread In my more than a decades experince,most PEs are self-serving and care more about their own reputations than the success of their projects. They hold numerous meetings( status reviews,planning,deep-dives )to keep themselves... — read more 

Survival mode is ON . Projects are being cancelled . Classic example of Technology company becoming an accountant company. CA has no answers as he lacks Vision. What Hock Tan wanted to do , CA is on the same path. HT will have the last laugh. SD... — read more 

When I arrived at San Diego for the first time in my life, the Uber driver told me about one of his friends who used to work for Q. He told me that his friend gets immediately angry when he talks about Q. At that time I did not quiet understand how... — read more 

HR already got employees who work as realtors’ information, trying various ways to get hold of other jobs. Even their performance is 5, they will be laid off next month.

Get rid of all dead weight and freeloaders!! Keep on talking and talking and talking and talking ...!!!

Will Meta buy Q? Workforce reduction? I heard Yes!

I know most consider Jacobs the son the worst CEO in Qualcomm history but at least we got the iPhone contract under his leadership! Anyone think he should make a comeback? Maybe free bagels 🥯 on Friday will return?

A few posts mentioned big layoffs coming before the end of the calendar year. So far no more updates. I am a bottom person with no relationships with anyone high up. Is there more confirmed info? I am trying to get a job outside, so far no luck. — read more 

Qualcomm is working with Meta to make Llama 2 AI implementations available on phones and PCs starting next year... It'll pop. Mark my words...

Honestly, when I first applied for a job here, I couldn't have even imagined that it is so toxic here. It was a big mistake to come here.

Jim Cramer no longer believes a recession is on the cards in the near future. Which means it's likely to happen soon https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/18/jim-cramer-doesnt-see-a-recession-on-the-horizon.html The recemt layoffs will then seem like a... — read more 

Remember that. And if you get a sub par review out of the blue when you normally get good ones - consider that step 1 to your way out the door.,

Get off your behind and do something productive.

Can it be done?

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-07-12/qualcomm-to-open-first-facility-in-tijuana Really don't understand this company! Since when Mexico does have a competitive local talent pool, what's the plan here?!

Restructure Timed to upset stock fall after earning.

In NJ Qualcomm gave 2 weeks notice for May 17th layoffs and the last paycheck was on Jun 1st. While laid off CA employees were allowed to stay on payroll till Jul 20th. The same WARN act applies for NJ like CA. The severance pay was also same between... — read more 

Can somebody tell our leadership that transparency is a good thing?

No clarity at this time, but likely happen in August. This is going to be first major lay off in 2023. Another one possible in November 2023.

Does anyone think a major downfall for Qualcomm is they make only supporting products and not end user products?

Get ready

Honestly, why are you still here? This company has seen it's best days and the future is not good.

This company is actually very lucky to still have many excellent employees. I'm curious though - why are you still trying to have a great performance and give as much value as possible here?

Nobody told me anything, but feel like huge lay off is coming. I can see my VP accessing performance report of my team very often from last few days.

So many here are hoping they'll not get laid off, hoping they'll be promoted, hoping they'll be able to transfer to another BU, or hoping who knows what else that's not in their power to affect will happen and push their career forward. Hoping will... — read more 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-iI23_XsAY5HKO.jpg Add a few knives stuck in the back of the chair, and you got it.

Where is Q?