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?!
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I speak FOUR languages now!
OMG, I can't wait to hear espagnol being spoken with an hindi accent. It's gonna be hilarious !!! "Ah-chay Uno - Bay Uno Visa por favor effendi"
Tijuana R&D employees have free access to Hong Kong Club
This is such an unbelievably weak, pathetic, desperate move. Designed for one thing only, to protect upper management's stocks and bonuses. Transparent. You're not fooling anyone, Porky.
It will be interesting what happens. But, yeah, expect more layoffs in san diego and more hiring in tijuana. Scary times ahead bi--hes !!!
TRD
Skyworks has a fab in Mexico. Intel has a fab in Mexico. Qualcomm may follow lead
All these arguments were when outsourcing to India started two decades ago ….jobs will go where they can be done “satisfactorily “ done at the cheapest rate….manufacturing to China, call centers to India ….etc etc etc
a skilless bean counter probably made the decision
something that will further erode the quality of Qualcomm
they don't have a talent pool
i think it is just moving talent to low cost geos to save money
but only the desperate or highly adventurous make that move
folks wanting stability in their lives won't like this