Mainly because I want to get back to business as usual - or move on if that happens to be the case. Currently, I feel like I'm stuck in limbo and I've been feeling like that since the acquisition was announced. It's hard to concentrate when I'm... — read more 

I’ve often followed the development of VMware and Citrix for many years. They have had many common paths and rubbed shoulders for many years with EUC and a little foray with XenServer for Citrix which they fu---d up It’s ironic they have suffered... — read more 

So far only one of my colleagues has left but I'm worried about more people leaving because I'll end up drowning in work.

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/hock-tan-broadcom-s-new-plan-for-vmware-as-krause-departs “The initial plan was to have VMware’s employees and technology portfolio become part of Broadcom’s Software Group under Krause’s leadership following the... — read more 

For anyone who has left VMware since the acquisition announcement / in the last few weeks especially, is VMWare still conducting exit interviews?

I know this was answered previously but could not find the info on the long list of topics. Question to former CA and Symantec employees - What was the severance paid at layoff? Is it one week per year of service?

You guys really need to relax and focus on WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL. What does griping, complaining, and worrying about all of this do for anyone? Nothing at all. Regardless, this thing is happening and we should honestly all be grateful we still have... — read more 

Today is Amazon Prime Day. I am going to take a break from reading the Layoff and focus on shopping. It is going to be hard to go back to a real job where I actually need to "work". I am already bored with this and we may have to ki-l time for a... — read more 

What's happening at GSS India?

https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/11/mastermind_of_broadcoms_vmware_buy/ Prepare for Dr Doom!!!

I have a colleague who, in my opinion, made a mistake by accepting a lower paying job, just to get out of here as soon as possible. On the other hand, I'm not at all sure if it's wise to wait a long time and be too picky.

What did the letter state? I haven't been able to open it up on any browser. What are your thoughts on it?

I understand that the common understanding is that all decisions at Broadcom are Hock Tan’s decision so my question is, what are the odds that the acquisition playbook followed with CA and Symantec was a Krause playbook and that things will be... — read more 

We have enough unknowns as it is, we don't need more added into the mix.

supports idea that a senior leader from VMW may take reigns for software once we acquire you guys. i've thought there was a high probability of this happening. Krause prob left as he was seeing writing on wall still doesn't change fact that... — read more 

How does the official close communicated? is there any prior indication or warning that it's coming up in x days as it gets closer? and if so normally how close to the actual close date? or legally do they just have to wait until the day of and... — read more 

I know I know it’s not the best time to join VMW ship, but I recently applied for a role in Presales and the recruiter called back offering about 35% less money than what they used to offer last year. Things are becoming really tight and at this rate... — read more 

Is it just me or is there a serious push on here for everyone to quit their jobs immediately that I am not seeing ANYWHERE else. Not in slack, not in meetings, not on Blind (they’re still DMing job recs and posting their VM offers), not on Glassdoor... — read more 

Wonder what would happen if ETICA was flooded with reports that the C-level execs were unethically profiting from the Broadcom acquisition at the expense of the employees and the customers.

VMware has around 6,800 jobs open on LI. About 2,500 of those jobs were posted in the last week and 2,400 of those jobs are remote. A friend I referred just started last week. Everyone wants to compare this situation to Symantec and CA. Well, when... — read more 

Like many I resigned as I hate uncertainty and I prefer to dictate my own future. Anyway, I find it interesting that one of the options to select as to why I am leaving is ‘Broadcom Acquisition’ (my other option was direct manager). What’s the... — read more 

Sandy Hogan, SVP in Sales org, moving on from VMware. Sign of more leaving? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sandy-hogan-0317aa5_teamone-alwaysbelearning-ownyournarrative-activity-6950794862468235264-IQOH

Did anybody take stress leave at VMware? I don't care if it's paid or not, I'd just like to know if it's a possibility. Both my physical and mental health has been deteriorating drastically for most part due to work (I'm not even talking about... — read more 

Being too nonchalant about this is not a good approach. I'm not saying you should stress over it 24/7, but you shouldn't pretend it's not happening either. Make a plan. Update your resume, spruce up your LinkedIn, start networking, start saving... — read more 

Can anyone see anything positive in this acquisition (however difficult it may be)?

Just what the title says, boss has been MIA. Not answering messages or showing up to meetings... Have a feeling that my or his end is near. 😅 Anyone elses leadership MIA?

I know not to apply at IBM, for example. But does anybody know which companies care about the experience and knowledge that comes with age and will make a decent offer to older employees instead of lowbowling them? I've heard positive things about... — read more 

Newer hire who joined on just prior to to the announcement of the merger. I know the word on here is deep layoffs, but any cues on what that looks like for the sales org? I don’t see how they could can the sales engine that drives revenue for the... — read more 

Relatively enough time has passed and only now, after the initial shock due to the acquisition announcement, I fell very sad and disappointed. Who could have thought that it would come to this? If someone had told me that Broadcom would one day... — read more 

Will Broadcom be able to sell Tanzu? Who would likely buy Tanzu? Seems like they would have to play a lot of catch-up to compete with openshift, rancher, etc. The glory days of cloud foundry are long gone, and Tanzu hasn't really done anything... — read more 

Now that the go shop is done, and no one else came forward to buy us, Broadcom has VMware by the b--ls, if they can convince regulators. But it will take time. The EU is already saying it will go to phase 2, which is 12 to 18 months. DOJ could also... — read more 

Having gone through this before with Broadcom and been part of one of the divisions that worked with the merger team here is what will happen. Before merger, each functional area will prepare a “singing for your supper” presentation that outlines... — read more 

"We remain committed to the announced acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, and our Board of Directors continues to believe that the transaction is in the best interests of VMware and our stockholders." Starting to sound more like Broadcom now... I... — read more 

Hello! Since so many people keeping posting the same questions, I wanted to try and summarize where things stand. Everyone wants "transparency" but can't really handle it when people are truly transparent. In no specific order: Broadcom can't... — read more 

Go-shop has ended. Where is the communications from our leadership? How’ many times have they used the word “transparency” in various calls? So now we see that it’s all lies. They will keep us in the dark and tell us only what they have to tell us... — read more 

Knowing what's coming, especially now that the 'go shop' period is coming to an end and the sale to Broadcom is all but guaranteed, I find it hard to stay motivated. I'm not an engineer so my chances of not being laid off are slim. Knowing that, it's... — read more 

I have been here for twelve years. It pains me to think that I'll most likely be shown the door with one week of pay for each year I spent here. I'd consider that disrespectful, in the least. I did so much for this company over the years. I showed up... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3854374-vmware-said-not-to-get-rival-offer-in-go-shop-period-for-broadcom-deal Bloomberg saying likely no one interested in paying up for VMW. Go shop ends at midnight tonight.

I started looking for a job before I even knew about the acquisition plan. Some of my colleagues also left before that announcement. I think most people agree that VMWare has long ceased to be the same company that it used to be?