5G range is so short and we would need a 5G tower on every block - just think how long that would take and it will not make sense except for very dense areas. Roll out will be much slower than they have you believe until the next leap in 5G distance... — read more 

Merry Xmas

Thoughts? An intern here, will be graduating soon and have options in SD, LA burbs and SV? Thanks...

Reply ‘yes’ if you agree.

Where did all s..k went ? What about all the trolls about qcom? This is for those who think qcom life ended https://finance.yahoo.com/news/corrected-german-court-rules-apple-161514397.html

I am absolutely floored that we received an email asking us to support SM for CEO of the year! Are they on d--gs? Really! There aren't words to described the delusional nature of the executive management team. Sad, very sad.

I cried myself to sleep last night over the pitiful state of our beloved company. I don't understand how Irwin could let these greedy self-serving mo--ns destroy what we had and our future.

Market monopolization Tying arrangements Predatory pricing And still we are looking to win against Mav? Good luck!!

More savings needed ahead of 2019 stock holder annual meeting. So more layoff inevitable. Pretty much this. Don't be naive and convince yourself that we are done with layoffs. Or for that matter, that we will be done with layoffs any time soon... — read more 

Would you like to hear a sad, sad tale about how Mattel, an American icon, was destroyed by an incompetent board, arrogance and lack of management expertise? Well then read on my friend, and breathe freely knowing that no other company could possibly... — read more 

What program do they manage. Complete nepotism and a lic***

Qualcomm representatives believe that Apple is still in violation of the imposed selling ban on some older models of iPhones even though it presented a software update that allegedly “took care” of the software patent issues that are being disputed... — read more 

My group was hit with layoffs a few months ago, and now I'm hearing rumors about more changes expected sometime in the first quarter of the next year. Have there been any indications that more layoffs are planned for January through March period? We... — read more 

Qualcomm’s hand is being forced to spin off its chip licensing division. After buybacks gave short term artificial rise to the stock and the under performance of the licensing division. The company may have to give in to some of apples demands to get... — read more 

It looks like apple is making a case to buy a portion of QTL in their negotiations. That should boost the stock price

How important are PowerPoint and slideware skills at Qualcomm?

Q cannot adjust itself to the reality of post-modem-monopoly. Very high cost basis in SD and all these failed science experiments bode for terminal collapse. Look at the prison like campus buildings with all those teslas charging outside you know... — read more 

WT rumor is that now lots of cash burnt on buybacks; NXP will do run around and seek to acquire Q on the cheap post Apple legal chaos. You read it here first. Makes a lot of sense. NXP has huge customer base and large distribution org with... — read more 

I heard they are doing this in small groups, in different orgs, not as one big announcement. Meet the quota, balance the books before quarter ends. Anyone else heard anything? Getting worried now.

Will have a new job in July. Is there any chance to receive the GTFO package

Apple representatives have stated that they will introduce software updates to iPhone models that are the subject of a potential sales ban in China, due to infringement of Qualcomm's patents, and in that way settle this matter. Think that this whole... — read more 

Corrupt and led by bunch of politicians who are arrogant and clueless

Why can’t there be a anonymous poll taking feedback about the VP and the director to evaluate their technical brilliance in guiding the team and managing the team It has sadly become a state where your VP likes u, u stay and to be liked the VP you... — read more 

In an atmosphere of constant threat of layoffs, politics, terrible management, and possibly the most toxic work environment/culture of any F500 company, how does QC expect to keep its new grads from fleeing for the bay?

just a comparison of stock gains of both companies surely gives hint, but it would have resulted in making Apple more friendly i guess What else?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-to-build-new-campus-in-austin-11544691545?mod=hp_lead_pos1 The fruit company is also expanding big time in Austin, TX..

Why do you need a bloated monstrosity with 15 layers of redundant management and multiple overlays doing the same job to sell commodity stuff?

Has anyone felt ill or dizzy from working around base station testing? 3g to 5G. I have been having problems for years and am considering lawsuit against Qualcomm to learn the truth about exposure at Qualcomm offices. I’ve been getting worse since... — read more 

stock heading back to $60 and soon in $80's. Those stockholders are loving the cost cutting and buy backs. MUCH more to come. By 2020 the fat of SD will be trimmed and it'll be super super lean pure muscle. Execs in N and RSF with the slaves in QIPL... — read more 

and HR asked me why I was leaving. Really ????? They didnt know !!! I guess they had a box to fill in on their online tool, "pursue other opportunities" I said. "Where ?" "Elsewhere. Bye"

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Inspite of having one of the best brains 1) Management decisions were terrible. Forget the last yr, even 810 fiasco was terrible. Q lost its mojo after that. It was the beginning of the end. Management 101 says when at top, don't rest on laurels. Q... — read more 

I was a new graduate to join QC and was asked to give a presentation. Peoples in the meeting are so aggressive and rude. They constantly break my presentation. Someone folks ask questions aggressively though most of them are nonsense. Finally peoples... — read more 

Im reading that more than 250 people were hit by layoffs in San Diego. Does anyone have more info on this? Who was hit exactly? Are there any rumors about whether we can expect more before the end of the year?

Did any of you been laid off while someone else much more incompetent was chosen to remain? I did, and it makes me wonder what qualifies a keeper?

They are having a field day over at https://www.thelayoff.com/verizon-communications

Link below, it's from techcrunch: The chipmaker laid off 269 employees in all, including 144 in Raleigh, North Carolina, where its data center business is located, and an additional 125 in San Diego, the company’s hometown. This is the latest in a... — read more 

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?' The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.' So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a... — read more 

Anytime soon. Mark my words !