Upper Mgmt. makes decisions / Middle Mgmt. nods their heads / US employees drown in work - Anonymous employee Qualcomm Employee Review

2.0
Oct 25, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone is very smart and friendly. Employment with QCOM can provide great credibility.

Cons

Upper mgmt. makes decisions with zero transparency at ground level. US employees are stretched VERY thin as layoffs and heavy outsourcing continues.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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