Is there a way to volunteer, so we can leave with a package?
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@10CRXOTZ-2pwb Because that might entitle you to an unfair dismissal complaint
How would we even know if Broadcom decides to give a horrible offer that they know most folks will refuse just so that they don’t take a severance package?
All leadership will get their offers first. Then the leadership will build out their teams. Tell your manager to put you on the no go list.
@10CRXOTZ-zdx Friend don’t do it. In grand scheme of things severance should not be a major factor in decision to stay.
Super Duper: You already got a "stay" offer? Good luck if you wanted it and sorry if you wanted a RIF package. Are you in EBU and what's your role–you are the first one to get an official Broadcom stay offer (besides maybe Art and his staff?).
I was in that boat, I wanted a redundancy or at least transition, but I got a stay offer. There is nothing you can do (you cannot change with someone with the same position and skillset or anything like that), with the exception if they offer you a position that is different to what you were doing before. For example, if you were a manager and they now want to work as an Engineer.
In Emea, many employes were able to force a redundency due to their disregard or lack of knowledge of local labour laws.
I'm in the same boat. SF office to San Jose is 46 miles and 1.5 hour commute. On Glassdoor I read that even though the money is good Broadcom is ruthless on cutting when the product loses traction. So if you get the huge RSU for 7 years term it is unlikely you will get all of it. I hope Broadcom just sells the Email business to another company.
I’m terrified of an offer. The Broadcom office in Irvine is around 45 miles from my home. Family is pushing hard for me to quit if an offer comes, but losing severance would be a kick in the butt after the last several years of drama with this company. I’m hoping I’m in the “go” bucket. That daily drive would be horrendous.
Broadcom own the layoff list legally. As previous poster mentioned volunteering isn’t possible.
Our choices appear to be
- Look for a new job and leave voluntarily before the deal closes.
- Stick around, likely waiting for severance but some will be happy if they get an offer. Downside is if an offer is made and you don’t like it you are considered to have quit so no severance.
- Take whatever position is offered just to buy more time to look for your ideal job.
Not exactly wonderful options but those are the cards we have been dealt. Now we have to make the best of them.
No, the Q&A has been quite clear on that. If you are offered a new contract and refuse, you essentially resign without any package.
The only fear on that is being offered a contract for a purpose that is alien to what you currently do.