Intel just invested billions more on salaries this year to combat inflation
Pat is the correct leader
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Intel has a bright future
Remember when people complain there is an opportunity. I see a bright future at intel.
Okay, it’s okay to start talking about layoffs
Normally people are trolling on here, but now a lot of us probably think layoffs will happen.
our competitors hijackings our talent explained
People leave because once a wise man said, dont let your loyalty become slavery. if they dont appreciate what you bring to the table. then let them eat alone!!
AMD Earnings - August 2nd 2022
We delivered our eighth straight quarter of record revenue based on our strong execution and expanded product portfolio,” said AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. “Each of our segments grew significantly year-over-year, led by higher sales of our data... — read more
Irreversible damage
For the past few quarters, great talents are leaving in droves. Some for better offer, some because of unending frustrations. Management spent 0 effort retaining talent until its too late and spent the last focal bribing the remaining talents to not... — read more
How sure are you that layoffs won't happen?
It's really interesting to me how many people here believe that layoffs won't happen. I wish I could be so relaxed and go on vacation without thinking about whether I might soon lose my job.
No layoff for optane memory business
Even though intel winding down optane memory business there will be no layoffs. All employees in this group will be absorbed by another groups even though skill requirements do not match. This is called great leadership by Pat. We are lucky to have... — read more
How likely are you to be working here a year from now?
With the way things have been developing, I know many who were not considering it before are now considering leaving. I've heard so many people say they want out just in the last few days. I personally think things are being blown out of proportion... — read more
Managers are not happy with HR
Pat needs to closely monitor HR + finance BU.
2nm
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Japan-U.S.-to-launch-R-D-for-2-nm-chip-mass-production
Completely Broken: Intel's Drivers Are Embarrassing (Arc GPUs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjYSeT-T5uk
Side job
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor the energy for a side job. I am one of those who do work for two or even three people here. But someone mentioned it, and now I'm interested in what percentage of employees here have a side gig? Any idea? — read more
Many unnecessary workers
When I compare Intel with other companies I worked for before, I think that Intel is definitely the leader in the number of unnecessary employees. These are the people who do almost nothing, and are paid incomparably more than those who do most of... — read more
I can name the winner right now
And no, it will not be Intel. AMD And Intel In Massive Autumn Processor War AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are set to face off in the biggest processor war since AMD launched it's Ryzen CPUs in 2017. This autumn sees both companies... — read more
Is it safe to join fab as an engineer
I got an offer recently, I was wondering if it is safe to join fab as a G5 engineer (mainly working in packaging) given the current economic condition? I read CFO mentioning about "restructuring charges". This is the only offer I have currently.
execution issues explained here
I had an employee who got a great offer from our competitor and I convinced him to stay by giving raise. I would say he was an expert in our org which really hard to replace. Everyone would come to him asking for help. Performing much higher than his... — read more
IOT
Rumor has it IOT group will be one of the first to go.
Where are all the Pentium Bros now?
You know them. The ones who constantly brag about how the next Lake-whatever silicon will run circles around the current AMD/NVidia/TSMC/A/M chips. Just like the good old Pentium days. Year after year. Just wait till next year. Or maybe 5 years... — read more
Are you happy with current compensation package after recent increases?
Are you happy with current compensation package after recent increases?
Why intel keeps higher grade 8 or above when do nothing??
A lot of senior people do nothing and get paid without contribution. Younger talents do heavy work and get paid much less. I see every day people leaving only because of money .Just lay-off grade 7 8 9 slackers and give opportunity to young people to... — read more
Pat forgot everything his mentor taught him...
Only the paranoid survive. Andy would have done this in his first year: Fired all the ELT whose cluelessness and selfish empire building led Intel down. Reached 5 levels down the org to the engineers on the ground Understood how Intel... — read more
Taking CHIPS act money will mean Intel won't be able to have mass layoffs
But Intel has 2X more people than it needs. How will Andy Grove's supposed genius disciple fix this problem?
Is Pat crazy
He thinks 4 nodes in 5 years is on track and actually ahead of schedule. Who exactly is advising him
I wonder if HR is working overtime right now? (ie, putting packages together)
Has anyone heard if HR is working overtime, coming up to the all hands meeting Tuesday 8/2?
"Intel’s Q2 takes the prize for the worst we have seen in our career"
On Thursday, Intel (ticker: INTC) posted June-quarter financial results that fell far short of Wall Street estimates. It provided a bleak outlook for the current quarter and materially reduced its forecast for the full year. A day later, Bernstein... — read more
Wall Street loses all hope
Analysts from Susquehanna downgraded shares of Intel from neutral to negative and said that while they would like to think this was a one-time reset, problems persist. “For decades, Intel was able to cover up a litany of failed projects, poor... — read more
Layoffs are coming
Do you think lay-off are coming or forcing people to leave?
This is it. Chickens coming home to roost
Intel's decline is accelerating. If IFS plans succeed, Intel will at best become a second-tier foundry competing with the likes of GF and UMC, producing old-tech low-margin commodity cr-p. Nobody in their right mind believes it will pull 4 new tech... — read more
"Our Own Execution Issues"
Intel stock plummets more than 10% after wide earnings miss that CEO says ‘reflects our own execution issues' Well, is it time to tell the world the truth or not? Intel is very far behind the competition. Intel's incredible execution failures over... — read more
I have full faith in our great leader Pat
I have been long time intel employee (27 years) and have full faith in Pat. He will take intel to new heights under his leadership. We will achieve tech node leadership, deliver best cpu and gpu solutions and expand into other opportunities. Give... — read more
Real experts at Intel
There is more and more mediocrity here. When I first came to this company, I was able to learn from some of the best experts in their field. Intel is much different now. How many of those experts are still here, versus mediocrity with inflated... — read more
Intel's Alchemist Problems: Bad Drivers or Hardware Flaw? Is Battlemage Doomed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6qDwx--R-0 Predictable failure due to zero accountability management.
Chips "Act"
https://www.engadget.com/intel-strikes-agreement-to-build-chips-for-media-tek-120200768.html Translation: Please pass the bill. Maybe we are really going to fab some chips this time, as far as you know.
I don't care if Intel is the best
I don't understand why anybody who works here would. All I care about is that we're doing well enough that I know I'll get paid in time. That's it. Maximizing profits and shareholder value is not my job and it doesn't affect me too much (bonuses and... — read more
Samsung is opening 11 fabs in Texas
https://www.electronicsweekly.com/uncategorised/802190-2022-07/
Lots of open positions at AMD while Intel is freezing hiring
I came across an interesting discussion on social networks about the fact that AMD now has more open job positions than both Intel and Nvidia. The question is whether Intel is risking that top talents will go to AMD. I really doubt it, but I'm... — read more
Intel and the competition
I received an offer from a direct competitor and I'm thinking about whether it's wise to accept it or not. If someone asked you what makes Intel better and what makes it worse than its direct competition, what would you say?