Thread regarding VMware layoffs

Process to self nominate for RIF

Looking for suggestions and ideas on ways to self nominate for RIF in the coming round.


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Post ID: @OP+1khs201yw

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@k7 Quarterly earnings report last June 2025 was on the 5th. The 10th was the 800 person layoff.

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Post ID: @1kq+1khs201yw

When you’re close to retirement anyway, have over 15 years here, tired of the bs, cashing out is not a bad option

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Post ID: @1jg+1khs201yw

Serious question, why would you leave now? I feel like you made it through the worst of times and are likely making a pant load of money that you won’t find elsewhere. Genuinely curious…..

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Post ID: @1g6+1khs201yw

Pretty sure the lists have already been made.

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Post ID: @109+1khs201yw

All layoffs happen just before the quarterly earnings report.

They have to keep you on the payroll for 2 months in the US because they are not filing WARN
Your next RSU vest will not happen as you are on the payroll for 2 months only and not 3 months

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Post ID: @k7+1khs201yw

If your manager is saying strange things like don't talk to anyone. Or there are random sudden deadlines to finish something by end of month. Or sudden requests to document something. Sudden requests for Knowledge transfer or Transfer of information. You are probably on the list anyway. Relax.

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Post ID: @f5+1khs201yw

Careful - you might get it, and the timing could be here is 2-week severance for every year of service that = just $30K with your end date of 2 days before vesting of $130K in stocks.

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Post ID: @et+1khs201yw

It's simple. Just ask your manager.

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Post ID: @cg+1khs201yw

Go to your manager and say "If there is going to be a layoff, I want to be put on the list."

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