I have been working here for two years and I am constantly getting new responsibilities. At this point there are so many responsibilities that I can no longer have any work-life balance. At first, I accepted that workload because I wanted to look... — read more
I stayed here too long
I stayed for more than 10 years and now I wish I hadn’t. It is only now that I am looking for a new job that I realize that my skills have atrophied here. This is no longer a company where it is possible to grow a career. My advice to all newbies... — read more
There's nothing left to keep me here
Thanks to his horrible behavior yesterday, my manager removed any dilemma of whether I should get out of here. This kind of management will devastate Riverbed. I don't know what else can keep people from leaving here? Only those who cannot find any... — read more
Opt-out form riverbed A-class shareholders
Guys, I received an opt-out form related to my A-class shares, anyone knows whether I should sign it or not? Or what else to do to try to salvage any of my sunken investment? Only useful comments please, I had enough whinging.. and I know I... — read more
What kind of employees can Riverbed attract now?
I don't think that I was the best worker and I don't think that I am not replaceable, but I would like to know how good a new employee will replace me when I leave next week and how quickly will they find that replacement. All I know is that to... — read more
Departures
I’m seeing a bunch of people leaving. I figure it has to do with the bankruptcy, lack of growth, bad management, etc., but is this there another only reason that I don’t know about? Like a RIF or something?
Way to go!
Diversity of leadership roles is a true strength and hallmark of Riverbed. Bravo! Keep it going! This place really needs more washed up white guys running it, otherwise it’ll never survive. And let’s blame the last administration for all the... — read more
Hyperion or hype?
Vaporware? What’s the scoop on this? Is this thing legit or lipstick on a pig?
"Congratulate us - we went bankrupt!"
What's with all the people that are boasting on linked-in? "Yeah - we managed to sc--w our former debt holders through bankruptsy and get $100M in the process!". Is this supposed to make customers more excited to buy from us or make it easier for... — read more
Down to 7500 customers: Please start interviewing
Bankruptcy filings tell the tale. From 36,000 customers down to 7500. And those are soon to go away too, since Riverbed hasn't bothered developing their products in several years. How long will the $100M cash infusion keep the lights on? A few... — read more
Vax or GTFO
So…does the message boil down to either getting fully vaccinated or get fired (US only)? Is that…legal?
Aternity- The Prodigal Son Has Returned Home
Much like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Riverbed too, one day, shall rise to glory cradled by the safety, security and vigor that only Aternity can provide. I know the days are dark my friends but what else do we have to cling to? Sure, we can... — read more
More trickery on Class A founder stock holders
So for Class A holders (class 10 in the plan), you have to explicitly opt-out of releasing the Debtors of claims. If you don't respond and opt out, you are agreeing to release the Debtors of all claims. More law trickery from Riverbed, it seems. Why... — read more
Promotions
I think we're at the point that - if you are not friends with the right people - the only way to advance your career is to change companies. If you are hoping to move up and don't relish the idea of kissing somebody's behind, then you're out of luck... — read more
I think everyone is wondering
The big question is when Apollo is going to replace the CEO. I wanted to ask this question, but I see that someone was quicker than me.
Possibility of dividend recovery for Class A holders
I am one of the suckers with a Class A investment (which is preferred stock bearing dividend). I am not a lawyer but there seems to be case law precedent for our situation. Since the dividend attached to our preferred stock is a different type of... — read more
How long until Chapter 13?
What is the way out? Riverbed has no relevant product line that will bring them back to profitability. They don’t have any strategic product line that would make them an acquisition target. What is the exit plan?
Tax write off questions
Former employee here stuck holding Class A and Class B shares. Given a total equity loss - will I be able to start tax write-offs with the 2021 tax year or does this Ch11 complete next year? Any documents forthcoming outlining my losses or is my... — read more
Market is hot, but competitive
Which means brown-nosers will have more trouble when they decide to leave Riverbed. I will not be there next year, I received an offer that I did not even hope to get, but I am still interested in where will end up those who were so comfortable at... — read more
The Speech
The reinvention of Riverbed can be appreciated and wish it luck. Does anyone actually believe between Riverbed and Aternity that data collected is something special? DataDog was mentioned and they’re some stiff completion.
A small retrospective
I got a great offer and I will be in a completely different company in just a little while. I look forward to it but it feels odd at the same time. I guess it's a matter of habit. I have been working here for quite some time. However, when I... — read more
~40 Employees set to receive total of $9M+ in retention bonus
Stay for a year, get a nice payout. If you are one of the lucky 40.
How did they do that?
I sometimes wonder how it is possible that a company which in my opinion was very solid got itself into this situation? On the other hand, regrets won't help anything, maybe it's best to leave as soon as possible and not think about Riverbed... — read more
Welcome to Bankruptcy (Details now online)
It takes a special kind of company to file for bankruptcy when most other tech companies are soaring/hot. How embarrassing. Details of our Bankruptcy can be found here: https://cases.stretto.com/riverbed
It's time to move on
I have so many coworkers who keep telling me they're miserable every morning because they have to come into work, or that they're constantly stressed, or they no longer have work/life balance, or that their ideas are not being heard, etc., etc. I... — read more
It was worth a try
At one point I thought I would have to stay here for a long time because I was not able to pass the interview phase in other companies. And yet, it was still worth trying. In a few days, this company will be a thing of the past for me. It's not... — read more
What happens to our pensions?
If we file for bankruptcy, is our pension protected?
Company reputation
Does this company think about its reputation at all or does the reputation no longer matter to the people at the top? I am sometimes ashamed of where I work. I think the reputation has never been worse.
A-s kissers
Thank God I left that sh---y company. It was my biggest mistake in my career to join that company. When I was hired, they had not told me there would be a pay cut. What a scam! Riverbed owes me money! I was blinded by all the talk about double digit... — read more
Riverbed COO sucks
Riverbed COO (Bob) straight out sucks! Least personable. He brought the whole morale down. Morale was 2 levels below sh-t when all hands started and it went 10 levels deeper after his disastrous meeting.
Employee/Former-Employee Class A Shares with Bankruptcy
Do we know if Riverbed is going to declare employee and/or former-employee Class-A shares as worthless as part of the proceedings? I got to believe Class B shares will certainly be declared under-water but wandering how much they are devaluing... — read more
Are layoffs coming with the bankruptcy?
Big news today. In Riverbed’s press release I noticed they stopped short of using the term bankruptcy but its what Bloomberg and others are saying is happening. Cost cutting and layoffs?
Company Stock
Is anyway to sue Rick or management? At the moment of persuading employee of invest in the company, they said the 9% interest, but never mention they could hold the your money even after you left company.
The wicked witch was bit ….
By her own little snake protege. How fitting. When does the ultimate snake get bit ?
DM’s signature move
Last of the old guards are out and DM has rolled Aternity back into the fam. Pretty convenient solution to push them out because we all know Aternity has nothing to offer in terms of tech and neither does Riverbed for Aternity. This is clearly a... — read more
Is promotion always good?
I have a colleague who is promoted and who is not happy with the company now that he is promoted. Only now is he considering leaving. He has a lot more work to do and is only slightly more paid. I tried to get promoted but failed and now I wonder if... — read more
Who owns Riverbed?
As a Ex Riverbed employee, one of the issues I had was the lack of transparency of the financials when TB bought RB. To ask a simple question, who owns Riverbed? Does the Fed own part of RB in the form of junk bonds? Is that one of the only reason RB... — read more