Other companies are trimming their HR staffing, unclear if any HR got the slip this time.

The future is here: Greed Gibberish Grindstone Grievance Goodbye

I am one of the people impacted by the layoff and I am no fan of SM. But come on Don't post potentially sensitive stuff in this forum. Don't be stupid.

SM mentioned that they are looking at either shutting down server business or having strategic partnership with partners. Does strategic partnership mean selling it? It looks to me they are just going to shut down.

The biggest problem of QCOM is diversity...clearly if we were more diverse we would make a gazillion dollar more and aapl would not sue us. I am for hiring giraffes and unicorns and assorted dumb sh--s because we need diversity. Who was that lady... — read more 

How laughable is this guy? There are no apps that need 5G, there is no battery technology that will allow even a few hours of streaming video at 4G speeds. Forget about 5G speeds. So much hand waving, so little substance.

so psyched I will work this weekend. thanks Steve! We will prevail!

https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/26/17286134/china-smartphone-market-meizu-samsung-apple-decline So, Q's challenges and pressures are related to the market. Number of smartphone sales may not increase year over year, but total number of smartphones... — read more 

How many “uhhhh”s? Let’s play The uhh drinking game !

SM said that the money will be used to buy back stock. Will they buy them for the value that Broadcom was offering or for the value his incompetent management reduced it to?

20 years of service at QC seems to be the kiss of death. Doesn't matter how great of an employee you are, 20 year veteran and your time is limited. I've lost dozens of my friends this last round..All 20 plus year folks and exceptional performers. I'm... — read more 

What happened I Rayleigh ?

Do we become pray for another company once again?

I'll add a couple tough ones, sure to be asked by the 'walking dead': "Will you increase the price on Bldg S cafeteria?" or "Will you have to close one of the SD cafeterias?" Make those questions tough folks! Please add more the WD will ask. The... — read more 

At least the Right Management folks can help lead you to greener pastures. SM just explains the pasture poo to the 'walking dead' that's still employed.

Lost all faith in SM/CA and their cronies, and lost faith in this late/great company. One of the "affected".

The numbers have never been lower. And yet, we have this massive culling at the same time... https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-layoffs-us-jobless-claims-fall-to-lowest-level-since-1969-2018-04-26

Qualcomm is awesome, everything is awesome, S&M is awesome

Subway to close about 500 U.S. restaurants, while opening 1,000-plus overseas https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/restaurants/2018/04/25/subway-closing-500-us-restaurants/550701002/

We know what list Qualcomm is on, but for those affected by layoffs, the second list might come in handy after last several weeks... — read more 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/18/04/25/qualcomm-to-remain-iphone-modem-supplier-until-2019-but-will-see-order-share-reduced-to-30-in-2018

He knows morale is in the tank and even the good ones are looking to leave. Will be a shell of a company.

What grades would you give and why? SM GD AR CA

From today's financials, Cash and cash equivalents at end of March, 2018= $ 37.9B Cash and cash equivalents at end of March, 2017= $ 7.1B Why not invest the cash to hire more, invest in new areas than laying off more?

Is Mnuchin going to solve Q's problem?

From our good buddy GD: "We began our cost savings program which will accelerate the later half of the year"

SM reached stretch goal set for executive team. You da man Steve!

https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/04/25/qualcomm-inc-begins-layoffs.aspx

The only thing my manager said to every question i asked him this Monday. No clue as to what I am supposed to do next in my project. Terrible. Btw I was spared but have decided to leave. Any tips on managing the job search process while your manager... — read more 

Today we are announcing...........................

Any clue if this will be good or bad ?

I am not sure if people who are laid off were selected based on criterion meant to grow rather than derail growth of Q. Are these layoff fair and unbiased without any favoritism? What is the general opinion in SD? Wondering if Layoff will really pay... — read more