For those getting the boot, is the last working day 11/27/2023 or something else?

To call the division as VCF seems strategic . It does not reflect the "VCF" product btw (but underscores the importance of the private cloud offering). What dya'll think ?

How do RSU's typically get awarded after your initial welcome RSU's? I understand that you might get 4 years worth of RSU's when you're hired, but then do they wait until after 4 years to grant you new ones? Or do they grant you more every year?

Hock realized her importance?

From the email where other VMware execs have proper titles, wording regarding Raghu’s is pointing to a temporary role. What do you all make out of it?

Based on what came from the press release today. Seems like these are the priorities. I assume other products will be divested? “Incremental to Broadcom's investment in VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware will offer a rich catalog of services to... — read more 

On the VMware public facing website there are 28 senior executives, if anyone of them are not mentioned in the emails does that mean they are out? Think a couple may have left already and Finance was a stand in from the board after Zane quit

are still being shopped around.... lmfao

https://www.broadcom.com/info/vmware

https://investors.broadcom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/broadcom-completes-acquisition-vmware

You think the pain of the acquisition was hard wait for the integration. Confusion, complexity, misinformation. Strap on your seat belts it’s going to be very bumpy.

Story from Nov 9th https://www.semianalysis.com/p/nvidias-new-china-ai-chips-circumvent "When the US dropped updated AI restrictions, we thought the US locked down every single loophole conceivable. To our surprise, Nvidia still found a way to ship... — read more 

"Who would've guessed the 'stupid box shufflers' are now playing chess with VMware? Checkmate or just another move in the grand IT drama! Spin-offs, acquisitions, and everyone's hoping for the next plot twist – the tech world's version of a sitcom!" — read more 

Do we know for sure this will be adhered to by Broadcom? Will they actually keep us on payroll until severance is executed 60 days out? Or will they just pay out a lump sum for WARN and severance? Seeing online that a lot of companies skirt the WARN... — read more 

I just read Raghu’s final milestone email and the way I interpreted his message was that those without offers in the US are laid off. Is that y’all’s understanding? Any clarification is appreciated

Congrats everyone on winning the loser prize of the decade.

I bought vmw shares some time around oct 26th at close to $150. What happens to my shares tomorrow after the merger is complete ? I did not receive any option to convert to broadcom shares.

Best of luck to all of the EMC sellers...whoops, I meant VMW.......... Politics are a B sometimes. It's unfortunate that AE's who never hit their number are offered comfort and life in the next chapter yet those who continuously overachieve will be... — read more 

Don’t start the FTC thing now. FYI, I didn’t get an offer. But, I’m happy that I have a conclusion and happy for my colleagues with offers. They have gone through enough already. Stop the negativity. Wish Broadcom well and move on in life. I’ll... — read more 

https://ts2.space/en/the-federal-trade-commission-postpones-approval-for-broadcoms-vmware-takeover/#gsc.tab=0 The FTC’s decision to postpone approval is based on concerns that the acquisition could potentially stifle competition in the market. The... — read more 

Considering deal will be closed 22 Nov, Wats the ETA for VMW shareholders to receive AVGO shares.

Now I have no doubt the deal will close but even today's announcement I noticed the US is missing from the list of countries that approved the deal. It does say that "There is no legal impediment to close the deal in the US" But I found the... — read more 

I can’t help but to think how unjust this world is. Always people with money win. I’m here thinking how will I make it through this thanksgiving knowing I won’t have a job on Monday to support my Family while Magoo and others collecting checks I will... — read more 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/broadcom-and-vmware-intend-to-close-transaction-on-november-22-2023-301994774.html

USA has not approved the deal

I saw self proclaimed experts here blabbering daily about the geo politics, China-US trade war. The news is a slap on their face. Now go back to things you actually know about and do your job! Ridiculous self proclaimed experts on everything!

For those that are being laid off in the United States can we expect an end date of Jan 21, 2024? This is the typical 60 days notice that is given. Losing the Dec 1 vest 8 days before is going to be brutal.

I am thankful for HT, MD and Magoo for getting this deal done! I can now take my severance and focus on my primary job.

10% 35% or 65% How many layoffs at VMware by end of close tomorrow?

I see people being so happy that the deal has closed, but just wonder about the people who have not got jobs now and are asked to leave.

Legal office has been asked to timestamp the letters, sorry fellow colleagues, number is in the hundreds :(

So the deal is confirmed to close tomorrow, what's the story with Ireland and getting letters? When will they arrive? Do I have a job tomorrow?

Closing tomorrow. https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/financial-releases/61536