Shouldn’t this be class action lawsuit at this point ? Has anyone consulted with lawyer on what can be used to build a case and pursue action? I literally think the way all this went down, this should be case study in business on what no to do. Would... — read more
My manager quit today
I didn't expect that to happen. This guy has it made, so why he'd choose to leave is beyond me - unless he knows something the rest of us regular peons don't. I would lie if I said I wasn't getting a bit worried. I hope things get resolved sooner... — read more
Now I know this is not a company I want to stay with
The benefit of getting this BC offer and seeing how HT and his company truly runs, I will be looking for a new job and taking it as soon as I can. Bummed I didn’t decline on the 27th but live and learn.
Broadcom and HT not strangers to being sued
For those who are wondering about the legality of stock being frozen, RSUs vested but not paid, misleading investors regarding the transaction and causing vmware and its employees and customers irreparable harm due to inappropriate actions and... — read more
Where are Betsy and Raghoooouuuu?
Seriously! maybe they are working somewhere else and waiting for their final paycheck from VMW?
Crucial week ahead
If you had asked me two weeks ago about this deal, I was pretty confident it was going to happen and all of us would get the closure we needed but MAN has that changed. Looking at the dates, there is very little room between now and 11/26. Too much... — read more
VMware is/was a good company
I see a lot of negativity here and it is obvious some of you have never experienced life in a bad company. VMware is/was a good place to work. Sure there were issues, but in general, it tried to treat employees well. That is all going away, but I... — read more
VMware is a miserable place to work
It has been so for a while. I can't understand why more of you don't see this as a great opportunity to move on to somewhere better with a nice safety net in the way of severance in tow. I'm certainly not spending all my time stressing about what's... — read more
If China doesn't approve the VMW and BCOM deal, can Hock Tan sell the China Business of VMW and continue with the acquisition for the rest?
Is that feasible? What are your views on this? Just checking if anyone has any information on this??
Thoughts about this week?
Do we think the deal will close this week, esp after the APEC meeting? My feeling is with what’s on the line for Biden re perceived weakness on China for his re-election and all the political tensions in the US right now, they probably won’t be... — read more
What Happens If
Let’s say the deal doesn’t happen and the share price drops to something like 80. All the shares are locked until whenever and people are prevented from selling to avoid a potential loss. When do shareholders get the choice to sell again? — read more
Share Price ….. What Happens If….
Let’s say that the deal doesn’t happen and the share price drops from where it is today to somewhere around 80. The shares are locked and no one can trade currently which could prevent people taking a potential loss if they were able to sell them now... — read more
SAMR has used the “stop the clock” on deal
https://thecapitolforum.com/samr-shuffles-top-merger-officials-amid-probes-of-sensitive-chip-deals-2/
Citrix pulling out of China
Could this be who buys EUC https://amp.scmp.com/tech/article/3240901/citrix-owner-cloud-software-becomes-latest-us-software-company-quit-china-economy-weakens
VMware payroll email address?
Can someone share that? Thanks in advance
I can’t wait!!
To the blood su-king self serving executive teams who thought fu--ing us all over selling us to the fu-ken chinese would mean a pay day To the nepotistic a--hole VPs who protected their friends and favorites and themselves It’s going to be... — read more
Fück this shīt I’m out
True story. https://youtu.be/5FjWe31S_0g?si=o1Qn_hxKXmUzY485
Something might be brewing for next week
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/events-calendar If you look at the FTC calendar, they have 2 events scheduled for Thursday Nov 16 of next week. First event is an open event with one of the itinery being: Presentation on Public Comments on... — read more
Stress and anxiety is unreal
Not here to say the deal will close or not close. But, the level of stress and anxiety over the last one month has been at unreal levels. I’m hoping fellow employees come out of this disaster of an M&A safe and sound. VMW and Broadcom - you can... — read more
Reasons for China to approve
There are none. Xi just released a paper in September to talk about China becoming a more dominant global force opposing the West. In it he infers that global security and peace will not happen without the West allowing Russia and China “to live”... — read more
Just tell me why Vmware is still relevant???
With Docker and Kubernetes all the rage these days, and Kubevirt for VM, why is Vmware still relevant? 20% of customers are going to migrate from Vmware!!!
Two weeks, 10 business days left
Anything will happen soon? Or nothing will happen at all till Nov. 26?
‘It’s Becoming A Distraction:’ Top VMware Partners Weigh In On Broadcom Deal Delay
Some of VMware’s biggest channel partners have told CRN that their biggest customers are “paying more attention” to the delay of the $61 billion deal with Broadcom as China, the final regulator needed to greenlight the merger, holds back its... — read more
I love you hock tan and VMware employees
I hit the biggest trade of my life today. Thank you all for making it possible
Human Assets Matter: How AVGO Damaged VMW Goodwill
Does the deal matter anymore, when the primary asset has withheld its value? If talent and intellect are the greatest assets of a software company, then the value of those assets is diminished when those skilled people are no longer actively... — read more
VMW no longer mentioned on NYSE corporate actions page
VMW stock was mentioned in this page as "postponed to a date to be announced" https://www1.nyse.com/corporate-actions It's no longer there. What does it mean? The previous corporate action got cancelled?
Honorary "Tanzu Still Su-ks" Post
Even through all the torturous waiting, one thing remains the same: Tanzu (Pivotal) still su-ks.
China delay in approving Broadcom's purchase of VMware "clearly political"
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4035036-china-delay-in-approving-broadcoms-purchase-of-vmware-clearly-polticial-report https://archive.ph/HeSwy#selection-937.0-937.83
Report this illegal activity
"I've heard that some product groups have been taking direction from Hock and changing strategy and staffing to focus on what Hock thinks will be money making plays." I read this from a previous thread. Avago is not allowed to do this before merger... — read more
Deal or not deal
Thoughts
Take it easy
After VMware Explore, what is there to do? Put your tools down and use this time wisely. Ignore the ‘leaders’ of our business who continue to say it’s business as usual and that we’re operating as an independent company, because there is nothing... — read more
For folks who haven't received offers yet (in eligible countries)
Please focus on your wellbeing and move on. (I'm one of you and I'm interviewing like a mad man).
Enjoy the peace and quiet while it lasts
We're all getting the downtime we desperately need. Why can't we just enjoy the moment. When this deal goes through it's going to be he-l on earth for VMware employees. Not to mention we'll probably be the most hated employees in the BC organization... — read more
FTC approval
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UkMad4JQk How to fight Monopoly Power with FTC chair Lina Khan Biden executive order has given FTC special powers. Nothing will happen unless that gets revoked.
Major news coming tomorrow
As you know, VMware is mostly off tomorrow and Broadcom relises that all to well. It's a perfect moment for the next big announcement; or double announcement should I say. The ship has sailed on plan A but the work towards plan B is just ramping up... — read more
History repeating itself
https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hock-tan-trump-broadcom-qualcomm-20180315-story.html This dude postures til the very end. I’m sure he’s sporting pics of himself with Xi too lol Just like with trump. Boy was he wrong.
AVGO and VMW Stock performance over the last 5 days
Both stocks are up, with AVGO touching 52 week highs. Any market whizzes out there willing to share their thoughts on this performance and correlation to proposed acquisition stalemate?