https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-rGdEaZa34 If Mr. Thomassoulo needs me, tell him, I'm in my office !!!

I'm guaranteeing you that the uncertainty and the constant wait for something - anything - to happen have irreversibly affected morale. Employees are exhausted from this sh-t. We are drained. Whether the acquisition goes through or not, the damage... — read more 

Will the offers that were already sent out by Broadcom still be valid if the time runs out and the deal has to be renegotiated?

Would not surprise me at all, to have this company sc--w us.

"In anticipation of the close of the Broadcom VMware acquisition, we are NOT creating HelpNow+ tickets for inquiries received through this email. We will be monitoring this email through the anticipated close date of October 30 and responding as... — read more 

When Dell acquired VMware, VMware was still it's own company. With the BC accusation, will VMware be split up and merged with BC. Sounds like PSO ect will be moved to HCL, will the rest just be VMware by BC?

what a total FUBAR - i dont see vmware ever recovering from this. i know many walked from severance which they wanted and accepted IC and manager ) just to have job certainty ( kids, mortgages, health insurance needs) while they 100% look for... — read more 

Looks like the deal is dead. China would have already approved it, if they wanted to. What are other folks thinking? Is it still possible the deal will go through?

https://youtu.be/hfjTUvzaZ7s?si=iADAxi1YJQibH-eq Some may find this interesting or educational. They discuss semiconductors in the middle of the video.

If this doesn’t happen, how does VMware come back from this? Truly, what happens? We all just go back to normal?

BC lied when they said they liked VMware for the software development talent. It is just business as usual for BC. I should have jumped ship a long time ago. I get sick when I think of the money the leadership team and Dell are making. I laugh when... — read more 

Will our SLT implement BCOM’s draconian organizational plan, or will they all hold onto their jobs and manage through to some lesser equivalent of the status quo, ie: centralized teams and functions, multiple BU GM’s, geo based sales and delivery? ... — read more 

Interview Question - AI Proficiency Exercise: "You are presented with an anonymous post on an online platform. This post closely resembles content known to have been authored by a prominent individual within our organization. You also have access... — read more 

While I’m waiting for the decisions here, can I go ahead and sign an offer letter from another company? Is there any restrictions for be working formally for two companies! Not sure with there are legal implications. Thanks

...they will just keep "examining" the deal until the clock runs out. Then they can say "we didn't reject it, we just didn't have enough time". The end result is the same, but they save face politically on the world stage. They don't care one way... — read more 

Because the internal slack channel has become the puppy channel. I get all my information here. Thank you all for your contributions and for maintaining credibility!

Honestly, his model is simple, anyone with access to capital can do it (and there are many with a ton of capital). So, what's his secret sauce, I just cannot see it?

This is a frank question, I am not asking for details or specifics, just trying to get some general feeling. I am in the ME and and the price increases are significant, the customer is, at best, confused.

Many job offers come with a lower title and base salary, but make up for it with a generous bonus and stock options that vest quickly. Even though the title may not be as prestigious, the total compensation can actually be higher if you're willing... — read more 

Last Friday, everything was clear....now I am really starting think there is a possibility this may not happen.

Just wondering if anyone got a transitional offer that has you working for some period of time beyond the merger date, but also stops short of a FT offer. Are the terms for the transitional offer just regular comp until the end of service with... — read more 

I wonder if China presents a convenient mechanism to delay a few days to save money. A large set of RSUs are maturing tomorrow (likely more than usual given the retention grants offered to some employees). As an unvested RSU, it must convert directly... — read more 

"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced their expectation that Broadcom's acquisition of VMware (the "Transaction") will close soon, but in any event prior to the expiration of their merger agreement."

CEO - FT reporter CFO - Bloomberg reporter The most transparent folks we know.

Seems the deal is going to die. If didn't close 10/30 then it's nowhere near closing. China knows VMW helps BC with AI. That's exactly what the US and China are fighting about. This is a big bargaining chip for China to prevent some US AI... — read more 

Inquiring minds want to know. Where is this huge second wave of letters?

I received an offer to work at Broadcom if the acquisition goes through. I was instructed, like everyone who received an offer, to resign from VMW within 3 days of receiving my Broadcom offer if I wanted to receive a severance package from VMW. I... — read more 

Is there any possibility China may approve the deal? I do not see any reason for them to approve. If they wanted, they would have already done so. The deal is dead now. Why are analysts still saying there is 50/50 chance?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M--YslvOn18 My impression, Hock will work hard to achieve the goal, but it is also very hard for him to accept failure...

Vmware broadcom both garbage now and never will be what they were. If you could choose now where would you focus your next step ? And why?

How many folks in Engineering got offers in NSBU?

So funny

any thoughts? What a mess!!!

"Broadcom’s Tan believes the hold-up is due to bureaucratic reasons, not political considerations, according to CNBC’s David Faber." Does he really know its due to bureaucratic reasons? Or just another... — read more 

Shoot... scratch that... now it's (Un)Happy Thanksgiving

Here is a letter for your rep. Especially for California and Texas: [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [House of Representative's Name] [Office Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [House of... — read more 

Despite what some have said, the share price seems to decline when the deal looks like it’s not happening and it rises when approvals come through. Last week it was generally trending down and now the share price is rising. There was one article I... — read more