At VMware, we saw a 5-10% cut in headcount every year at the end of Jan/early Feb like clockwork. Does Broadcom have a similar 'unspoken schedule' where you know there's a certain time (or times) each year that a wave of cuts will come through? — read more 

In the realm of corporate acquisitions, the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has garnered significant attention. As with any merger or acquisition, the transition of employees and their roles within the newly formed entity raises various... — read more 

The deal is definitely delayed, not closing tomorrow. Actually, it will never close. It's over. There is no other explanation why vmware cancelled the company wide all hands meeting at the very last moment without any valid reason. They thought China... — read more 

After over 9 years at VMware, and having reached the P6 IC level, I was really looking forward to joining Broadcom. Yes, I received a full-time (FT) offer. However, I decided to decline. First of all, I am a naturalized U.S. citizen (no visa... — read more 

I've read that AVGO's 401k match is 6% (great!), but is there a total dollar cap (At VMware they capped matching contributions at $9k per year. Also, I've read that broadcom matches aren't paid out until the following january. Is this... — read more 

Should I be worried about the VMware acquisition? Are any of Broadcom employees ever cut in situations like this one or is it always just people from the company that is being bought? I'd just like to know how worried I should be in the next few... — read more 

VMW management is absolutely mum about this, we were meant to have a company wide all hands meeting today which mysteriously got cancelled. Just wondering if any BC peeps had heard anything?

For those who went thru CA , symmantec - how many months post close did they start the next round of layoffs?

CA/Symantec how did Broadcom handle payout of prior companies comp plan. Did they payout the attainment/accelerators, or did the prior companies handle that pay out prior to close?

Ca technologies and Symantec folks - VMware employee here. For the welcome RSUs you folks got, was the vest start date immediately and the vest over 4 years or was there a delay in the start vest. I’m trying to understand if I got 100 RSUs and I... — read more 

Former CA, Symantec or other employees that joined broadcom via acquisitions, how was the experience working there for the first year? Were there regular layoffs? What roles or criteria are chosen for further layoffs? If a business unit... — read more 

On my offer letter it stated RSUs are awarded on a quarterly basis. Is it common place given good performance that X amount of RSUs are awarded every quarter ? If so what do you typically get awarded ?

Hey folks! Any idea when we need to decide about COBRA and when our benefits will cease?

Now, only China is remaining. Are they going to approve soon, or delay? The report says: Broadcom (AVGO) reiterated that it expects to close the VMware deal on Oct. 30... — read more 

It‘s so draining for us.:(

VMware person here. What is the BC expense policy for customer facing travel in software sales and customer success? Are you forced to stay in 1/2 star flea pits out of town, or are you allowed to stay at location relevant rates in 4 star hotels... — read more 

Did you get downleveled after acquisition? What is the criteria BC uses for leveling?

At VMW we used the Radford index with P levels within a wide variety (THOUSANDS!) of different job codes. We've heard Broadcom's setup is much simpler but it might be helpful for us VMW folk waiting on offers to get some context about job levels... — read more 

Hey BC folks, What is the average RSU comp for a sales IC, are you able to share? I hear it’s usually in a quarterly vesting cycle, but would be good to know on average what most folks get as the salary seems to be fairly static.

Anyone in the US currently working at BC, does your 401K allow for the mega-backdoor Roth, allowing you to get ~70K/yr into your retirement account? Or just a standard 401K plan? VMware has has the mega-backdoor for years, so hoping BC has it as... — read more 

Within Vmware, a concerning pattern of retaliatory behavior exhibited by managers has emerged, signaling a broader leadership issue that permeates the company's culture. This cultural concern is exacerbated by the lack of accountability measures in... — read more 

Who’s no. 2? Asking for a friend.

Is there a chance that we could end up on another team doing a different job?

Question for all BC employees here that were hired through acquisitions, I have couple of questions: Did you get a raise in your compensation? If you were at a location when BC does not have presence but your base company does, were you forced... — read more 

I heard that their will be deep cuts to make room for VMWARE associates that are client facing. Is this really the case?

Just wondering about the nature of the work in the software division of BC ie prior Symantec and CA within customer success. I've tried to ask around and network to find this information but have been unsuccessful. At VMware we have technical... — read more 

Hi folks, Any CA or Symantec staff from the UK able to say what happened to them when acquired. Where you under TUPE? When did you get notified, before or on the acquisition close? See: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1oAKlkPY Can you say what the UK... — read more 

Did Broadcom offer severance to folks who refused a perm or transition role?

Broadcom employees that were acquired from another company (Symantec, CA, etc.), when were you notified of your fate with Broadcom? The VMware board is overflowing with "we'll know if we have a position within Broadcom on September 1st"-esque... — read more 

What is Broadcom's US Holiday Calendar for November, December, and January? I'm trying to understand if they have any sort of shutdown over the Christmas holiday.

If anyone remembers anything from Symantec, CA Technologies, Brocade etc. I'm in an Engineering Operations (DevOps, member of tech staff) role at VmWare, in a core BU that Hock Tan wants to invest in. I'm super anxious about the acquisition. I'm... — read more 

Hi, I know this is probably not the best place to ask this question, but I have nowhere to get the answer from. I’m currently with VMware and I’m using Lyra service which is a service provided for employee psychological well-being. Some companies... — read more 

Sorry I know this is not really a place for asking benefits offered but I couldn’t get the information from blind. Currently at VMWare but with the acquisition, I have the following question because my family has the need. Does Broadcom offer... — read more 

VMwarean here. Is it true if you take the transition package that you don’t get the severance package after? It’s one or the other? How was this handled for past acquisitions?

At Broadcom and are you excited to being part of vmware sase/edge BU? Any insights on reorganization at vmware?

keep hearing that Broadcom runs a flat org. How flat is it? What is a typical layer of org chart from IC to Hok? IC -> manager -> director -> vp -> Hok ? Is that as flat as it gets? thx

Does Broadcom offer 401k and if so how much is the match and other related details? How about an employee stock purchase program? If yes any discounts, max contributions, and other details?

A few questions for you all, Broadcomers. I expect to survive the initial cuts. Should I expect a base-pay cut? Should I expect my total comp to go up, and what's a good ballpark expectation percentage-wise? I'm a director; should I expect a... — read more 

Heard a lot about engineering and dev ops… non customer facing roles. Can any field sales reps (core or specialist) shed some light on their experiences? Should we expect massive sales cuts in acquisition? WFH? Expense accounts for our customers? — read more