The future is very uncertain but I am grateful for the short time I have been with Qualcomm. It is amazing so many different people from all over the world can come together to create so many wonderful things. I am honored to work here but will go gracefully if I lose my position.
Be well colleagues!
Octane will prevail
Don't worry, your replacements are currently being educated in China and India. Good luck competing there!
Nobody can guarantee you a lifetime job unless you work for the government , especially in tech industry; people who have been working at Q for 10, 15, 20 probably have enough financial cushion to retire or to a break to decide next phase of their lives: this isn't socialism here; lots of competition in tech industry, so one has to accept it
That's not a bad attitude to have if you have been out of school 2 years. There are many people that have been at the Q 10, 15, or 20+ years. That kind of stability is a blessing and a curse. Skills do become specialized and the rewards were there for staying. Also, San Diego is a pretty small job market. If we were in Si valley I agree it shouldn't be as big of a deal. You seem a bit callous, but time will catch up with you. Someday you will be in your 50's competing with young punks that appear to carry life in a paper cup. When you have real responsibility it's different. This is hard on a lot of people and your remarks otherwise actually are quite similar to saying at a funeral "death is inevitable, get over it." That is also a true statement, but callous and insensitive like your comments.
Job loss cannot be compared to death or divorce; in tech industry job loss will happen more frequently than expected due to fast pace of the industry and changes associated to it; that is why having technical skills is key to stay revelant in the industry as well as being flexible in terms of mobility.
Hang in there guys! It's understandable to be upset and sad. But think is it really worth you time and energy to worry something we have little to no control over ? I would focus on myself , health, and family. Use the time wisely to update my resume and linked in. There's nothing wrong to start looking for jobs before things settled. We can always choose to stay even if we have a new offer if things are ok ....
I think a job loss is right up there with death and divorce in terms of emotional impact. Many people rightly point out the differences and that it's not as bad as death or illness. Nonetheless, it can be really upsetting. I think of all the people that may lose their immigration status or have to relocate their families...scary stuff.
Its normal to feel this way and we are in the early stages of acceptance. I had someone point out that you will find a job if you are willing to relocate. If you can come to terms with relocating you might find some peace. Even though I say these things I am struggling to accept what this may mean to me and San Diego, my home town. Hang in there and your path will become clear.
I’m so upset Over this I’ve been crying all day. This is so sad.