The whole cellular modem chip business is a dead end anyway. You all know it. The „What’s next?“ questions are comings more frequently than ever before. We are already the only company that can make money from modems in the higher end market. Soon... — read more 

Everywhere I look I see ads for Qualcomm, but what's the point? We have no direct to consumer products, and no one really cares what chip is in their phone as long as it works. I could see it if we went back to making devices, but Q sold that... — read more 

NXP deal won't happen, this will clearly end the opportunity for the company to succeed. This is the end of the best company in So. California. The future of the company is to keep Sales only in SD. Massive operations movement is in progress. Good... — read more 

Spoke to a longtime friend from Digital design group, excellent engineer and leader, after more than 20 years he left, the reason: Too much BS and management doing nothing for the employees, many layers of political crap, and bunch of useless people... — read more 

https://www.thestreet.com/story/14325148/1/apple-could-build-chips.html

Why wait for layoffs? I just accepted an offer from Apple and very excited. Goodbye Q. It used to be a great place to work before talented people were driven out or laid off. Now, not so much. Endgame is here folks. Make your own decisions. Staying... — read more 

if someone says, focus only your assignments means, shut ur mouth , we do what we do, nothing should go beyond us, lots of people not even showing up in office but gets paid, this is called flawless execution at clever design center, most funniest... — read more 

I am the only engineer working for this manager at W, he is the QC manager and is asking me to lie whenever the team make mistakes, also he is asking the team to do even basics things such send emails, create ETRs, metric presentations etc. I am not... — read more 

I want to congratulate Qualcomm on the great job creating the Inclusion and Diversity video, which gives a clear overview of policies and programs. I also want to encourage Qualcomm to review diversity in all departments, for example HR where the... — read more 

Layoffs were planned, but are on hold pending NXP deal (approval of which is now extended to end of October). Also there was some expectation of MAV going more with Intel, but for now we are keeping the same numbers as on the iPhone 7, which helped... — read more 

1 - Somebody fixed em up the drank 2 - Is stupid 3 - Be a troll 4 - Other?

I heard that 200+ people were outsourced? Is this correct?

I heard few people got retention RSU's even before the review meetings were over. Is it true ?

So much for crazy people and their rumors of layoffs. I'm so glad I did not panic and go to work at apple. 🍎

Anyone who is saying that there arent any layoffs is either from HR or are too busy resting and vesting all day and dont do any type of of work. I would recommend you actually do some work.

QC is specialist in doing things underground and punish people who shared wrongdoing and layoffs, be aware and good luck.

I hope the rumors people happy now....again no the layoff.

Allow employees to work from home on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or Thursdays. One work-from-home day a week will significantly boost productivity. Don't allow Mondays and Fridays as work-from-home days! Start a system where every work day, employees (ALL... — read more 

Apparently all of the Bay Area support staff were laid off, with the option of hiring onto a subcontract company. So maybe a classical layoff has not happened, but a technical layoff has occurred under the WARN radar... Found this in another thread... — read more 

Thank you agains for the crazy people that spread the rumors. You make many people very nervous for long times. I hope this bring you joy mean person. Is very sad for you to be this way.

Layoff rumors, no layoff rumors..... I almost went to Verizon about 9 months ago but my Manager talked me out of it.....then he quits and goes to apple and leaves us. I was happy to stay but all the good people are leaving. I think I ruined my career... — read more 

The executives who started the rumors are idiots. You should be ashamed of yourselves. And HR should be ashamed for not addressing the rumors directly to all employees. I've only been here a short time and am astounded by the immaturity and... — read more 

Why?

Apple Stock Falls as Series 3 Watch Connectivity Issues Come to Light

Their 5G modem is a failure (tapeout on TSMC 10nm), and the 10nm process is a disaster with low yields after being 2y late. Disgruntled workforce.

2 weeks passed and it is Sept 18th, nothing happened Whoever faked layoff rumors, what do you think now?

1.- Salary is based on performance 2.- Your manager treats you with respect 3.- Work life balance is first priority for management 4.- No one works on weekends 5.- Recognition is always present during projects 6.- You get promoted frequently 7.-... — read more 

I was wondering if everybody who was slated for layoffs received their packages or notification on Friday, or is today truly the D-day? I've seen a number of people say they already got theirs, so I was thinking it was already done? Or is it just... — read more 

Woof¡ Woof!

from very reliable source no layoff before apr 2018

The following teams will be affected as mentioned before, this is the first phase: QCT Operations Customer engineering Dig PTE MST Manufacturing at M R&D