Rumor has it that Tanzu is laying in the very near term.Supposedly, the emergency management meetings held last week in Palo Alto were focused on cutting more people in March.

Since Broadcom took over, the environment became even more toxic, even if I didn't think it was possible. I opted to stay but I'm now reconsidering that decision. I can't quit right now, but I'll be overjoyed if we get another voluntary round or if... — read more 

Is the sales comp plan cap at 135% so double OTE based on 3x accelerator or 200% so 4 x OTE ...any guidance appreciated

So what areas of the business are still bloated following the recent cuts?

Customer Connect, MyLearn, and Cloud Service Portal might be the most fragile and flakey web applications I have ever used. They seem like they are regularly down, often lose authentication, poorly designed UI's, and don't even get me started about... — read more 

Yes I do love EUC...been my home from home for 10 years now. Nothing wrong with tenure as I see some complaints on here. If every company was to replace 10 years of tenure there would be 0 knowledge and cr-p support. The KKR deal is a breath of fresh... — read more 

When you resign at BC does the company let you work out the two or three week notice or do they shut off system access and kick your A-- to the side of the street? Asking for my cousin.

I left today, and I’m glad to not work in Hock’s company any more. He said at his first coffee talk that he didn’t invest in young talent as he could just buy those people in once they were useful after a competitor had invested in them. There were... — read more 

Today a lot of good people are leaving VMware in the UK. These are the roles deemed not required by Broadcom. On the 16th March those who did not accept there new contracts on "different" terms leave. I tip my hat to you and raise a glass.

HT is in his 70s- the damage he has done will be part of history. IT engineers and companies will reflect on this- Mickey D included. Ego- money - Words out- bad bad

Will Broadcom support hardware or software?

Folks in PA and Atlanta started receiving letters. RTO is happening. If you cannot make it the alternative is to take the package. Anyone else?

Yes it isn't about money for some who decide to stay on with BC ( a gazillion amount of RSUs dont mean a thing unless vested).. but some do genuinely want to stay on and make meaningful contributions and add value..but what does the future hold?... — read more 

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3713185/the-economics-of-job-cuts-why-layoffs-continue.html

https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/28/broadcom_ceo_pay_award_jumps/ Not as much as the glorious leader Kim Jong Un has stolen, but ‘lil ol Hock-man is getting there. All hail our supreme leader!

Does anyone know where to get the pay stub for the US severance? Thanks

If anyone kind enough to enlighten me on how to report stock gains after acquisition. My supplemental information says my RSUs cost basis to be 0, which should not be because we have paid the taxes when they vested. My ESPPs cost basis to be… umm... — read more 

Based on the information I have heard so far I have no incentive to stay. I was waiting to see what the divestiture would look like and it’s time to look for a new job. The WFH stance is not what I was expecting, benefits and comp will be on par with... — read more 

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the original Brian Madden article where he (accurately) slammed the acquisition and predicted job cuts. LinkedIn has taken it down and Google doesn’t seem to be giving any decent results.

KKR intends to keep the VMware EUC unit as a standalone company run by existing management. Shankar Iyer, senior vice president and general manager, will remain as head of the team. “The KKR team knows our industry well and is the ideal strategic... — read more 

https://broadcom.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career/job/USA-CO-Broomfield/Technical-Support-Engineer_R018819

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-nears-4-billion-deal-225609605.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/24/why-widespread-tech-layoffs-keep-happening-despite-strong-us-economy.html

Along with Xen Orchestra and Proxmox.

So i took severance package instead of the full time offer and finished on Friday What happens if I don't hand back my work laptop, the WFH equipment and my badge? Thanks

With the licensing costs more than quadrupling for customers and with no enterprise alternatives, will the customers s**k it up and pay or just move to cloud? I believe this will be the largest catalyst of shifting to the cloud that we’ll ever see. — read more 

I'm not sure what people were panicking about. Things in my group have barely changed since Broadcom took over.

EUC is too big to simply snuff out.

Has anyone actually received the cash payout for the FY2024 Refresh Equity Grant yet as mentioned in package for Jan 26 ppl? Would love to hear about your experience.

I want to suggest a neologism for one of the original campus buildings that has just be filled with furniture and people. Let's call the shabby, cardboard-adorned, overly brightly lit, stare-at-your-neighbor, heck cubicles "Hock Town".

Will there be further layoffs this year in Ireland?

Many exceptional employees, engineers and team-mates left over the last day or 2. What's gonna happen with support especially? Seems like there's nobody experienced left.

Signed welcome letter stating 60/40 split and being asked to sign a SIP that states 50/50 split? Is this leverage in reversing decision and getting SA? What next, they halve the salary? B*llocks all this.

VCF π2 Summit does not cover any cost related to an attendee's travel or accommodation while onsite. However, π2 Summit does cover limited coffee and snacks provided during the event." Pay your flight, you hotel, your cab if you wat to attend!!! BC... — read more 

Sales incentive plan stipulates that if you leave before year end, you must pay back ALL your comission earnings in that year. Seriously? Get me the f*ck outta here!

I’m not the WFH troll that lurks on this board. I have it on good accord that starting this weekend, for a subset of US VMware offices with seating capacity, employees still classified as Remote and within 50 miles will be asked to physically come... — read more 

Is anybody still missing the old VMware?