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Chaotic environment, non-stop firefighting, and back-stabbing managers

Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Qualcomm for less than 1 year
August 17, 2008
Santa Clara, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNo CEO Opinion
Pros

The wireless market is hot, technology-driven, and employees are nice to work with.

Cons

The place is chaotic with a lack of clear direction and leadership.

There are many good managers and as many or more bad managers.

Senior leadership does not really know what's going on at the lower level.

People who are contributing are ignored, and the ones who don't do work get promoted/recognized.

A lot of fire-fighting with no clear project schedule or strategy.

Watch out for back-stabbing managers that will sacrifice their employees for their own advancements and agendas.

Advice to Management
  • Spend time to recognize key teams and individuals who are working hard and helping the company.
  • Get rid of incompetent middle managers and allow productive people to step up.

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