Topics regarding layoffs at Qualcomm Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Qualcomm Inc.

Question for managers

Have any of you been told to prepare a list of names for layoffs that are about to hit soon? I'm trying to figure out if something I heard from a coworker is true or not. I personally doubt we'll have any layoffs before June but it doesn't hurt to... — read more 

Severance package

Curious about package details. Anyone willing to share some info?

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| 4014 views | | 1 reply (February 23, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1li7wcn8

Time for the haircut

5% RIP is coming to you soon! don't be id--t is be prepare for the is bad new.

More insights about layoffs

I never expect any transparency from this company. That's why I ask those who know more to share insights about which teams are affected and how big are these layoffs? I'm referring to the thread below (Layoff declared 03/01 last working day)

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| 4460 views | | 6 replies (last March 14, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1lhK9LFT

HR Layoff

I see posts from laid off HR personnel on LinkedIn talking about how they are open to work and frustrated because they have applied to 100+ posting with no luck. They say they want to get back to work so they can help candidates and employees... — read more 

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| 4780 views | | 6 replies (last February 19, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1le5zU1q

Layoff declared 03/01 last working day

new layoffs are declared today and employees are informed about it. Even employees got exit emails. 03/01 is last working days. It's across Qualcomm I guess. Cutting opex cost

Qualcomm is a heartless company

I’ve worked for Qualcomm in the past. They are an evil, heartless company that mistreats its employees. I was so miserable working in that toxic environment. If you get layed off consider yourself fortunate. Life will be better once you find a new... — read more 

4 days in office May 1

CA starts 4 day work week in person May 1 in person! How many of you leave qcom?

Spotted Owls... It's your turn

If you are historically a protected species, I would suggest taking the package. You will targeted in the upcoming RIF's. Your time has come. You've had a good ride. Take the fat package and spread your wings and fly...

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| 2301 views | | 1 reply (February 9, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l6vYycq

Layoffs are coming in the next two weeks

Layoffs are coming in the next two weeks, many departments asked for volunteers. This time the severance package for volunteers is better than 2018: 24 weeks + 2 weeks/year (instead of 12 weeks + 2 weeks/year) and 6 months cobra (instead of 3... — read more 

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| 7170 views | | 7 replies (last February 23, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l5vLinG

Smartphone sales drop!

Apple lost money and smart phones sales dropped! https://finance.yahoo.com/news/qualcomm-forecasts-earnings-below-expectations-210555102.html Pat time this happened thousands of employees were given their pink slips…. Does anyone see a repeat... — read more 

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| 2680 views | | 3 replies (last February 6, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1l2IyOdK

Perception of Q employees on the job market

We are not only discouraged by the management, but very often we discourage each other. For example, why do some say that Q employees are not in high demand on the job market? I would have to disagree with that discouraging statement because... — read more 

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| 3810 views | | 9 replies (last February 15, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kXVIxW3

The Ironic, Id!iotic, Pathetic Cycle

I was looking at the job openings Q posted on LinkedIn. It's so pathetic: They're looking for people with skills that are IDENTICAL to the people they thoroughly mismanaged and mistreated so badly that they ultimately gave up and quit. People... — read more 

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| 2880 views | | 6 replies (last February 8, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kXVmAR7

Super long management chain

When will C suite do anything to the super long report chain in Qualcomm especially to these people managers don't do any actual work? Meta CEO's already been thinking about this while Qualcomm report chain has alway been like Staff manager + senior... — read more 

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| 3600 views | | 4 replies (last February 2, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kVIZ6Jf

Changing the group or department

Although I see here that there are many who say that it is not the best idea, I'm still debating whether to try to change the group. Is there anyone here who changed the group, had a good experience and did not regret doing it?

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| 2710 views | | 6 replies (last January 28, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kSTfugF

Reverse undeserved promotions

It has been a few months and I've worked closely with a few senior Directors who has been newly promoted last year in QCT. They do not deserve it and they are not capable enough. They are just very good engineers nothing more. The entire promotion... — read more 

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| 3220 views | | 4 replies (last February 26, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kSdosu4

Lay off

In January and again mArch.

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| 4320 views | | 6 replies (last January 28, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kRNxYJj

Voluntary transitions opened in QC

It seems QC is in search of voluntaries to leave the company before enforcing it. Voluntaries are being offered a slightly better severance package than regular layoff. Window to rise up your hand is this week only. After that, it seems something... — read more 

International Flights

Guy in group going to Finland but VP denies Business class and puts him on an Economy flight for 18hrs. Pretty cowardly. Support teams have been holding QC down for a few years. Wonder if the VP is willing to go Economy.

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| 2120 views | | 3 replies (last January 26, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kQyiEBY

I don't want to be laid off, but I need it

I'm completely burnt out. I'm overworked and underpaid for the amount of work I do, but I'm too much of a coward to quit. I'm at the same time hoping for and dreading the possibility of being laid off. I am stuck and not sure how to get out of the... — read more 

Fat & Bloated Qualcomm

The CEO needs to strap on a pair of ba--s and cut headcout. We need to trim 10% of the company. Follow the lead of your peers in the industry

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| 3850 views | | 6 replies (last January 24, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kMvkETJ

Wait, what about the quality?

The fact that I'm still part of this company makes me sick. Quality used to be important, especially the quality of the workforce, and now it seems as if quality is almost at the last place of interest of our leadership.

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| 2600 views | | 5 replies (last January 23, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kLwfATw

Layoffs started..

It looks like some groups in Texas and Israel are laid off..

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| 5270 views | | 9 replies (last January 19, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kKuGvwF

QCA cut %

Does anyone know QCA's hc reduction percentage? Besides performance based reduction, will there be layoffs too? What's the percentage?

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| 3431 views | | 3 replies (last January 22, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kJoM8Dz

Do you remember the golden years?

For those of us who have been in this company a bit longer, I think the hardest thing is having to observe the quality of employees and work here nowadays, which is no longer as important and valued as it used to be. I feel nostalgic, but also a... — read more 

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| 3290 views | | 7 replies (last January 24, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kIvWuFU

Everyone walking in egg shells

Work has gotten interesting… people walking in egg shells… less collaboration…. And some people have stopped training… maybe to protect their jobs… anyone else notice the tension and awkward behavior or is this just normal??

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| 2720 views | | 3 replies (last January 12, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kDfkXjV

Friendly advice for the new year

I see so many young people making the mistake of overworking themselves and taking on other people's tasks in hopes of fast-tracking their careers. Don't. Unless you know the right people, it will not help. What will happen is that you will become so... — read more 

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| 4340 views | | 3 replies (last January 3, 2023)
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