Would you recommend moving into a non engineering role with VMWare currently?

If we’re offered a position with Broadcom as a “stay” and aren’t interested can we decline it and take the layoff severance instead or do we just have to walk away with nothing?

There has been no transparency about the 401k and what happens to it which is pretty annoying. If the 401k shuts down then they will liquidate and sell all the positions and nobody has any idea whether we will have the opportunity in advance to roll... — read more 

This is anonymous so feel free to share which letter you hope to get and why and which BU/org. I know many folks look forward to a pretty severence and instant vastung package for eerily retirement

Do you think Oct 30 will be processed through VMW payroll or will Oct 15 be the final pay from VMW payroll? I am thinking payroll transition will take place earlier and BC may actually issue that check. Or perhaps they will run both payrolls in... — read more 

Does anyone know if Broadcom has a No-Trade period policy after acquisition? They’ve been through a couple acquisitions. Did they end up freezing AVGO for 0-90 days or so for employee trades? I’m curious about how liquid my stock may have become... — read more 

The Broomfield office has announced hiring at least three more people for on-site duties. Why would they do that unless they planned on more people being in the office?

There’s literally zero point in asking the same bloody questions about layoffs or merger or whatnot. Even IF you are the one that knows and you say in leadership meetings, no one will believe you unless you prove it or give facts. Just give it up... — read more 

Now that ,as expected, Ops is getting culled. What's the process for the Retention RSUs that Ops teams got . I know they'll vest for us on exit but can we go over the voting rights (won't it be closed?) or do we get cash - and if so is that the $140... — read more 

Any news? When might we know any details?

Just off this mornings call with LT team. Oct 30th Wave 1 Feb 5th Wave 2 Full transition Feb '25 In our area (Ops) it'll be 90/10/0 Breakdown. Yes 90% day 1. Other groups will be different though. Letters going mid Oct. With notice period I assume... — read more 

That is the most amazing statement ever given by a leader. Lol

The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom is a propitious event for both organizations. Broadcom is a leading semiconductor business with a proven track record of innovation. VMware is a leader in cloud computing infrastructure and has a strong customer... — read more 

I hate wasting my time applying for jobs that are there just for...I don't even know what, but certainly not to be filled. What's the point?

The signs are pointing towards a potential return to the office. My manager mentioned that seating arrangements are in progress, which suggests a shift back to the workplace. Some colleagues have even relocated far from the office, and if we're... — read more 

There must be many i guess. This is anonymous platform. Please come forward. Q is how would u manage now if retained by bcom. I am in the same boat so looking for some ideas. Tc 525k

What happens to vacation days when we get acquired or if you are laid off?

The fact that there is no simple way to answer the question "What does Customer X own?" tells you much about this pile of dung that Hok is buying. Good luck to him in sorting it all out, lol.

Rarely see any activity on support or past examples of how Broadcom has dealt with product support function in the past. How are the sentiments in our support org?

I see lots of R&D complaining about return to office and less free time to basket weave or whatever they do lol. None of this applies to sales, who’s worried from sales?

Would/could this deal proceed without China’s approval?

The permanent offer doesn’t seem that attractive. Not only can you get laid off at any time but you’ll be stuck with a draining daily commute to the office. You also have a lot less time to job search and schedule interviews.

I remember when recruiters would reach out. Now all I get are rejection letters. Anyone experiencing the same?

I received an email from Fidelity telling me the voting date has been extended to the Monday 18th, from Friday the 15th. No idea why they would do that.

Broadcoms fiscal year ends October 29th and all along they said it would close in their 2023 fiscal year (BC / VMware website still states this). However recent articles have said 10/30 and 10/31. Do we know what the actual date will be and will... — read more 

No one seems willing to answer thisand I'm sure the PC mods will delete, but this is a serious question. what does the DEI team do for 40 hours every week? How many people work on that team? My assumption is we spend several million a year on that... — read more 

Letter says 120%. Decent enough. Stash the cash.

Trolls Spin Masters (on either side) Disgruntled ( human emotion in general) BU's/ORGS/Teams/location (arguing amongst themselves) The most important thing is transparency Planning has been happening from day1 of announcement. Best of luck to... — read more 

End of current 1/4 we’ll be owned by Broadcom…

Met with my manager, they didn't mention layoffs at all. Didn't ask either, since even if they knew, they would lie to me. No news is good news, although I'm not sure being kept is all that good.

Will this be another BS meeting with everyone back slapping each other for a cr-p job well done. Or , will we actually get some genuine information.. My bets on BS overload

Are bad news coming today or tomorrow?

I can't risk losing my job right now due to some medical stuff. Because of that, I'm okay with putting in some extra effort. I really am. But when they pile on more things for me to do that I've never even been trained for, I feel like screaming. Do... — read more 

I hope that at Broadcom, those individuals in GS who haven't made meaningful contributions to the business for years and were promoted based on personal connections will be addressed. It's quite amusing that these individuals have suddenly started... — read more 

No pip, no real warning. Worked my --- off. Was under quota 1H - but on target to be well over before they took the new Tanzu Intelligence stuff from Cloud Management. Manager was brutal - had the title of the invite of wanting to know about one... — read more 

One of my product specialists just informed me they have been let go. Sounds like their director will be taking a demotion to take their role potentially.

I thought the acquisition was a good thing.

Hi all, as you all know Broadcom's offer is $142.5 per share in cash or 0.2520 AVGO Stock. Since the stock price of Broadcom is much higher obviously AVGO Stock is the better option. Many ask how this will play out and if Silverlake / Dell will... — read more