People are leaving this place on daily bases for greener pastures and I can't figure out how they're finding new jobs. I've been looking for nearly a year now and whatever I find is at least 30-40 percent below what I currently make. Are people... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at GlobalFoundries
So much complaining here
My wife and my brother both lost their jobs since the pandemic started. Luckily, I still have a job so it hasn't hit us as hard, but my brother is a mess. His wife quit a while ago to stay home with the kids and now there's four of them with no... — read more
Happy New Year and success to you all
My last day was 12/31, I quit, not laid off, hope those staying find proper balance, geonbae
More layoffs at GF?
Is there still people to be laid off there? At early 2000, 8300 people worked there in BTV and now little over 2000 after couple of name changes from IBM. Same clueless management running the show so writing is on the wall. Death by many small... — read more
Pawns Unite
Manufacturing employees are the overlooked stepchild at GF. Its time to show your worth. What other group can be shoveled around like mere pawns on a chess board. Being sacrificed for the knights, queens and rooks. Getting 12 hour notice that you're... — read more
I held my head high
I was quietly laid off last month. I knew it could happen at any given moment. I wasn’t angry. I was upset but I wouldn’t give management the satisfaction of thinking GF got the best of me. In the weeks since then I’ve had a few offers from... — read more
Quit now to save a job
I quit 2020/12/31, already have new job, kids registered in new school (remote schooling, we move I quit). if quit now I save someone job who be laid off. what do ?
So many changes for the worse
I still remember a time when being good at your job and not being afraid to go the extra mile meant you would be able to get ahead. But the days when excelling at your job was rewarded are gone. Now being mediocre is celebrated and rewarded and that... — read more
No respect layoffs
BTV is seeing layoffs a few at a time. Low enough numbers so as not to trigger Vermont state notifications/involvement.
Is this our future?
A whole bunch of mini-layoffs that stay off the radar but make sure that none of us ever again have a day of peace here? Because if that's really the case, I'm finally done with this place. I'm even going to volunteer for a layoff, if need be. This... — read more
layoffs this week
just got an info, several people were let go yesterday and today in Santa Clara and Malta, as per source it’s a minor one and will not impact most of the groups
How about that video from Tom?
Any guesses on the layoff count/ attrition?
Have you met your kids HS teachers
My kids HS Math and Science teachers are all female and either Asians or Indians 2 with PhDs. I am so pleased! These kids get into much better colleges better scores!
Layoffs coming?
Hearing rumors of layoffs coming? True or folks looking to create churn. On one hand, people are still leaving, so I am confused for the need to layoff vs just stop hiring.
What is happening behind smoke and mirrors?
“Layoffs in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic will hurt company image: state and federal legislators (subsidies), local communities (forget employees). Will they manage to keep it silent and still meet the ambitious labor reduction target? Smoke... — read more
iPhone 12 with A14 Bionic 5nm chips
GF dropped out of the race of leading edge in 2018 at 7nm after significantly lagging behind. Two years down, when the next technology 5nm is in production (and this is on the internet), has GF's 'pivot' to differentiation worked and derivatives... — read more
Think GF IPO – think layoff imminent
Watch out - hiring freeze put in place and targets set for each department to shed headcount and to beef up financials in preparation for IPO. Silent layoffs advised by the McKonsultants for this round.
New CFO / Lexmark
Hopefully there was thorough vetting of the new CFO and Lexmark. Using the Google brings up many disturbing articles
So what is this quarter’s prediction?
Is GF still going for IPO? Has the bullying stopped? How’re the leaders doing with their bonuses?
Any chance for new fab?
Govt fund Secured new land Collaboration with Skywater Tech All points to fab8 extension ?
I wish you all the very best
I worked at GF for a considerably long time, but have moved on to better opportunities (not saying much, I know). From an outsider's perspective, GlobalFoundries has never met the expectation of the ultra-rich investors. The company has always... — read more
No raises or promotions until July?
I heard a rumor that there will be no raises or promotions until July. Anyone else know if this is true?
Again $Millions to be spent on leadership show
This time the annual retreat of several hundred 'leaders' goes international to a resort in Europe. Last year was in San Diego as was posted in this forum. Here is the agenda: Pat each others back for a great job done in 2019 fooling TC on one... — read more
Good luck in 2020
2019 is my last year at GF, there were many good memories away from the work. Good luck to you all and Happy New year.
Did anyone go to GF road show? The GTC.
How was attendance at the annual nobody cares GF road show? Let me guess, empty. I bet everyone enjoyed the 7 nm updates and learning about the roadmap to 5 nm!
Intel Hires Fab Veteran, Former GlobalFoundries CTO Dr. Gary Patton
I was never very impressed with the guy. I wonder how he will do at Intel? https://www.anandtech.com/show/15226/intel-hires-gary-patton I remember being in a meeting TC saying that we should only start worrying when he leaves. That was about... — read more
Layoffs in Fab 8?
Any rumors of any layoffs coming to Malta again? Last global cast was not exactly reassuring that things are stable in Malta.
Marvell Takeover of Avera Semi
Just saw that Marvell has completed the takeover of Avera from GF https://www.marvell.com/company/news/pressDetail.do?releaseID=11497 Any fallout from this? Being out of the loop for several months, just wondering if there were any layoffs or... — read more
Epic Fail
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15038/globalfoundries-and-tsmc-sign-broad-crosslicensing-agreement-dismiss-lawsuits So this is "good news" for most of the world except for GF. So McK convinced TC and the Prince to file a suit in hopes of raking in... — read more
Think GF? Think Bullying
Just curious how bad is the bullying in F1 and F8/9/10 especially from mfg department? Shocked at how abusive people can be in F7. Mfg and PC will shout and threaten people AT ALL TIMES just because things didn't go their way. Their mantra is my... — read more
2 questions for HR and management
What is the minimum number of headcount needed to be maintained at the Malta site to get tax incentive from NY state? What was it in 2019 and how much is it reducing for 2020? Grade 9 and up (PMTS and up) get unlimited vacation as perks... — read more
Help Wanted: Competent cyber security officer
When putting stickers on ports is addressing cyber security, clearly company is in dire need of a cyber security professional, my 12 year old son is available and he works for energy drinks and chocolate bars.
Glonalfoundries acquures Smartcom's PDK via globenewswire.com
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/10/10/1927956/0/en/GLOBALFOUNDRIES-Acquires-Smartcom-s-PDK-Engineering-Team-to-Expand-Worldwide-Design-Enablement-Capacity.html 125 folks just updated their LinkedIn resume'
Clarification Needed by an Insider for an Outsider
Please do not interpret the following post as someone who is trying to bait or stoke the flames, I am truly confused at the current situation at GF and am in need of an explanation as to why these forums have become so cryptic in such a short few... — read more
TSMC fights back with a suit
Why hasn't anyone posted this so far? TSMC came firing back with a counter suit. https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1335161 Is GloFo also suing Samsung for patent infringement on 14 nm? Oh, that's right, they needed to pay Samsung for... — read more
Pivot update - GF goes on offense against non-exempt employees
Recently it was reported an employee was released due to breaking GF work ethics policy. In response, GF has gone on offense/retaliation against all non-exempt employees.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES going public
https://m.timesunion.com/business/article/GlobalFoundries-planning-to-go-public-14467688.php
GoFensive - Revving up the PR Spin Machine
What's with all of the current articles about GF "knocking it out of the park" post-pivot. It seems like they have a new PR firm that is winding up the spin machine into overdrive. WSJ? It seems like the new tack is the "advertorial". Here's a... — read more