Qualcomm employee laid off days before wedding; what his manager told him left him stunned

A Qualcomm employee in India learned he was being laid off just days before his wedding, according to a Reddit post. The software engineer, who had been with the company for 4.5 years and based in Hyderabad, discovered the news when he inquired with his manager about potential layoffs. The manager informed him that he would indeed lose his job, adding that the company had initially planned to break the news during his wedding week.

Despite the news, the employee expressed relief at finally knowing the outcome, stating that it brought him more relaxation than worry. Another employee shared that Qualcomm offered a severance package including three months' salary, plus an additional month for each year of service, and other benefits like earned leave encashment and insurance coverage.

These accounts are based on individual employee experiences and Qualcomm has not independently confirmed the specifics. The layoffs are part of a global restructuring initiative announced by Qualcomm's CEO in October 2026, aimed at focusing on performance and future growth.