Thread regarding VMware layoffs

Crazy thing is…it's true all of it, ..., it's all true.” – Han Solo

I've been notified of our office closure by email. Can somebody believe this? In today's world, where we often talk about the importance of communication and empathy in the workplace, this approach feels archaic. It's just an email - no real conversation, no support, just a few lines that disrupt lives. Honestly, coming from Broadcom, this isn't a complete shock. It aligns with what many have shared on layoff.com about the company's culture and approach to these matters. It's one thing to read about such experiences online, but it's a whole other ordeal to live it. This kind of impersonal, detached handling of major decisions seems to be a recurring theme, and it's disheartening to see it play out in real life.

Kudos to Hock Tan for boldly leading a software company with a crew skilled in mainframes and antivirus - it's like bringing a typewriter to a smartphone war. Good luck!

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Post ID: @OP+1pPux7NV

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That is not a standard practice. It's up to you regional lead. Our office closes this week. We were all brought in to discuss it, even remote workers near the office. Going away party!

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Post ID: @ltx+1pPux7NV

same here in NEMEA, small country, we don't have that much information on what's next... let's see... 🙏

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Post ID: @mow+1pPux7NV

Reporters, here’s your story.

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Post ID: @stz+1pPux7NV

Probably talking about the Costa Rica site

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Post ID: @mqr+1pPux7NV

Where are you located OP?

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Post ID: @jfr+1pPux7NV

Not excusing this behaviour at all but there was a huge outcry here in the UK when a CEO fired people via zoom.

Look at it from the business point of view - they have gained 40k new employees 'over night' and even at a low guess of 20% layoffs day #1 - you cannot hold personal discussions with those two HR ladies.

Or even manager for that matter. Some like here in EMEA suddenly ended up with 200+ reports ....

As I say - not excusing it - just playing devils advocate ...

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