Not because of the layoffs, can deal/expect that sometimes in businesses.
But because management plans on stretching this out over such a long period of time - that's really stressful. Assuming they have a clue, there is no real reason to make the workplace so stressful. Especially when the stress is not related to the actual work itself but solely due to management behavior.
I hate suing but some folks, seem to abuse the trust placed in their leadership
122939: Still think a lawsuit is a good idea? Have you requested a copy of your entire employment file and all documents that you've signed from HR yet, to make sure there's nothing in there that could give them cause to terminate you? If you are claiming discriminatory harassment or hostile work environment have you filed claims with the appropriate state or federal offices? Have you even bothered to read those charts in the break rooms and on line that tell you what your rights are? Yeah, those things. Because if you haven't done those things, you've made things a lot harder for yourself, legally.
Let's do this don't wait for two months after the notice, let them figure out how to do thing immediately, if they give me a package I will leave same day and I won't give them a chance to get all I know !!! Fxxx them!!!
I'm almost tempted to give a seminar on why it's a bad idea to sue your employer. And no, I don't work for QCOM. So keep this in mind: (1) It will cost you about $75,000 in legal fees just to get to and survive a motion for summary judgment. A class action can result in fees in the millions. Who do you think pays those fees? If an attorney promises to take your case for free, based on the settlement, he's either a fool who has no experience with these cases, or you better make sure you understand the terms of your agreement. There is no such thing as a free lawsuit. (2) Fees do not include costs. Costs include discovery. Think depositions, which cost thousands of dollars apiece. And of course e-discovery. Imagine your costs to preserve your social media accounts like FB, Twitter, snapchat, etc., your texts, where you may have bragged to your friends about suing QCOM for the $51 million SM ripped off from the workers. Can you afford to hire people to image the disks on your home computer devices? Do you remember what you've done on your QCOM machines--because they already have access to those without your permission. (3) There are no private lawsuits. In addition, virtually all dockets in CA are kept electronically--which means that anyone who establishes an account can easily access the records. Is it worth risking your future employment for a long shot? And the payoff for blackjack at Vegas casinos is probably better than suing your employer, because the law has evolved in most types of cases to favor the employer.
WHAT??!! You all need to put your big-persons pants on. Try working for a company for 20+ years only to be sold off, then told that IOS is locked out for you, and that you can not come back to the mothership legally for at least a year, don't even try. Oh, and all those RSU's you've been racking up, they're useless too. Then try waiting on pins and needles for 2 years to find out your job is dissipating.
This is big business folks, like it or not. But you may want to turn around your attitudes and understand better WHY this is happening. Learn from it, grow with it.
Lessons learned - keep your skill sets up to date, check out the job market twice a year even if you have no intention of leaving, discover what the latest trends are, spend more time with your family, take up yoga, enjoy life for the short time you are here.
Listen to us old folks and learn from what we've all gone thru.
Class action because of the stress? oh good grief.
Anonymous122842, what good does stressing out have? Ok maybe 1 or 2 days of freaking out. Then put your goddamn mind to work on something productive (not working more for the Q) but finding a job. You guys need to deal with reality of layoffs, which happens more frequently than you think being in the sheltered Q company for so long.
I cant believe I am reading this. OP you are one STUPID M** Fing Moron. Your lucky to have a job in the first place.
Stressing out over a layoff is normal. Those that are critical should mind their own business- employees are free to react in a way that is specific and appropriate for them. Qualcomm is in deep trouble going forward at least for the foreseeable future.
Go interview for with a couple of other companies in the meantime, so it makes you feel better. If you get an offer, it's a nice insurance policy to have (especially if you get one before the remaining 4499 other people that will be looking) And if you don't get laidoff, that's fine. You can always turn down the new offer...Might as well start updating your resume, updating your linkedin, and start networking with some of your old peers elsewhere.
Why are you stressing out over this? In fact, you should be doing the complete opposite and be totally kicking back/slacking off until the layoff occurs. It doesn't really matter how hard you work right now, if it's going to happen, it's going to happen. So... Just do the bare minimum and leave at a decent hour. If someone asks you to stay late, just say you'll do your best (and don't).
Hang loose... And say : I Don't Give a Shit (IDGAS)
Would you rather they hurry the process and just release 15% of people without regard for the performance or time in or value?