Anyone here from Corporate Services? I’m curious how the environment is post Tunmore? The good, bad and the ugly...
Our and their managers
Someone asked a great question, how much better / worse are Intel managers compared to managers of other companies in the same industry? I can only say that it is obvious that they can be much better. In the previous company I worked for, they were... — read more
Some think they deserve a lot more than they actually deserve?
Intel has become the land of “I deserve”. Everyone who works there thinks they deserve something because they feel they come from some humble beginnings. Honestly is not best to learn how to just deal with it unless the new whole changes... — read more
Big Bro Edition
Intel PIII: Is Big Brother Inside? Intel has revealed that each Pentium III chip will carry a unique serial number that can be read by the computer's software. Intel claims that the serial number will facilitate e-commerce, promote "digital... — read more
How to know this place has changed
All the people I know who have decided to leave Intel for another job are happy with their decision. Before, so many people would leave for higher pay and would regret it within a month or two. That's not happening anymore. Now people are willing to... — read more
Let’s talk about compra ratios
I haven’t been at Intel for more than 5 years and switched departments but have a compra ratio 90+%. The stock is 100+%. Do new employees typically start below 100% for their grade level? Please give helpful responses.
What has Pat done lately, must read if you are young, care about your career and family!
This is for those worried about layoff or security at Intel. Intel isn’t a cost leader it is a performance leader. It makes it’s huge profits by having leadership product. Today AMD provides competitive if not superior performance / power... — read more
Don't be suprised by less-than-stellar results
Once upon a time Intel was a place for people who excelled in what they did and who knew here they'd receive the needed push to always do better and a reward for their hard work. Well, those days are long gone. Now most of the employees are mediocre... — read more
Which orgs have layoffs?
Can anyone give more details about this: I can not verify DCG layoffs but I know layoffs are in motion in other orgs so I would not be surprised it is across intel. Now. This will be the last punch, employee trust and morale will not recover even... — read more
Circuit is unreadable
Makes me puke every time I read a lame, self-promoting Diversity article on circuit. There is another one just published. Promoting an IT person. Rags to riches story, who cares. IT org is a disgrace. Why do they promote people when our systems are... — read more
Apple betting on TSMC's 3nm risk production that's happening by end of year
That's a lot of faith anyone puts on anything... Must be one happy 5nm customer https://www.techspot.com/news/88794-tsmc-produce-3nm-chips-year-end-apple-partner.html
Initial Rocket Lake consumer desktop CPU benchmarks disappoint- Lower perf than previous generations
Explodes on launchpad https://www.anandtech.com/show/16535/intel-core-i7-11700k-review-blasting-off-with-rocket-lake/19 No sane informed consumer would buy this
Intel billions in profit year after year. Why is stock always so low compared to other tech companys.
I guess Im not understanding how stocks work. I see Intel year after year 70,80 billion in profit yet the stock never goes anywhere . Alittle up then alittle down.Doesn't profit affect stock price?
Layoffs in DCG?
Heard a rumor DCG is preparing for massive layoffs this month. Anything to it?
Can you even imagine?
Someone wrote a great post about how one circle of people manages to push through their lousy ideas that cost Intel big losses and always somehow manage to receive rewards for themselves and their friends. The author of the post has high expectations... — read more
Intel Told to Pay $2.18 Billion After Losing Patent Trial
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/intel-told-pay-2-18-184920833.html
new job in test: Micron or Intel/eAsic
I am offered as Principal Engineer in Micron and G8 at Intel which one should I accept? Please tell me its pro and con
Job offer hardware team:: Juniper or Intel(san jose)
Hi, I recently got an job offer from intel and juniper in hardware team. In terms of compensation both companies offer almost the same. My intel team is data center- NVME team. I am more concerned about work quality, team and work culture. Does... — read more
Rumor or level adjustment in FM?
From three sources I heard about a possible general raise in Folsom. Nobody wants to work there, they can't attract good talent with those wages. Anyone can confirm. I don't think this would happen though...
How to improve things at the IC level
If they want to improve things at the IC level, here are some ideas: Cap manager raises at 1% annually for 3 years Implement a 3 year ban on promotions for anyone in management. They need to focus on doing their current job better Funnel... — read more
Uri Frank leaving
Too bad,seemed like a very capable guy
Playing dumb to survive?
It made me laugh to tears when I read that post, but it’s really the best strategy here: don’t pretend to be very smart and by no means show everything you know unless you want to be overwhelmed with work. It was my biggest mistake when I just got... — read more
Required viewing part 2 of Intel’s dirty laundry and downfall
https://youtu.be/LoTx9LQIKEA Wow oh wow is all I can say, serious failure of governance by the Chairman and the BoD, so glad I left, can’t be proud at all even of my time there now https://youtu.be/LoTx9LQIKEA
Do we really need all these managers?
Is there anyone more objective who could explain to me how many managers are too many managers? Intel’s organization’s structure is creating obstacles that compromise workforce’s performance and someone has made an excellent remark that fewer... — read more
Unbearable Stress
Who else feels unbearable stress working here and doesnt care if intels fails ?
Intel fab spinoff might double its value
A CEOs and BOD primary job is to maximize value for the owners of the company and that is the stock holders. What is good for the owners should be good for the employees that are left. By every metric intel is poorly valued compared to those that... — read more
Pat in charge does he have what it takes?
https://semiwiki.com/semiconductor-manufacturers/intel/295884-expert-advice-for-the-new-intel-ceo/ LAYOFFS BABY! 1) Streamline the decision making processes inside of Intel. Yes, this means layoffs and re-orgs but it has to be done. Intel needs... — read more
EEOC finds that Intel discriminated against older workers in 2015
https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2021/02/intel-discriminated-against-eight-older-workers-in-2015-layoffs-eeoc-finds.html
Focal/insights review
Did anyone get focal /insights lately ? What was the outcome
Why capitalism s---s!
Hi all, is it time to unionize? What kind of fed up world do we take all the PhD, engineering and business degrees and intel workers get paid less than unionized blue collar workers with high school degrees. It’s time to stand up for... — read more
New ad campaign going after Apple M1
The comments are brutal. Ouch! https://mobile.twitter.com/intel/status/1359556486150635520
Holiday weekend
Work through holiday weekend in IT because of no good reason other than optics, what a joke information security is, wait until survey time zeroes for all these dim witted senior leaders solution group owners and the like.
Intel and American competitors beg Biden for taxpayer bailout
Shameful. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-semiconductors/u-s-chip-industry-calls-on-biden-administration-to-fund-factories-idUSKBN2AB11H
Performance not a metric for layoffs anymore
They won't even bother using that as an excuse. Think SL4 was bad? At least they bothered coughing up a justification last time. Now it's really (fire) "at will", in every sense of the world.
BS.. leaving on Feb 14 Valentines Day
Its ironic that BS who fell in love with Intel will be gone on Feb 14 Valentines Day. 🤔
Chip shortage means all fab stocks should be going up.
Intel marketing needs a make over.
Intel technology and servers used for human rights Violations in china
Not a single intel spokes person or CEO has said anything while talking about inclusion, ethics etc... When it comes to money, all values go out...
Promotions
They just published the vp and above promotions on circuit. What a list. One final gift from Bob swan. Horrible. It was particularly disappointing to see the clowns from the dcg cloud solutions team got promoted. For what? Certainly not for... — read more
Who decides to return
The pandemic has brought many new ideas and ways of living into focus. Perhaps companies who do not adapt to this new reality may be doomed. There is a lot more global opportunities now for people living anywhere they want. Force people to commute... — read more