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And maybe VMware. Mark my words!!! https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/06/broadcom-takeover-of-vmware-could-be-derailed-by-eu-antitrust-probe/

Questions is - are there enough jobs out there to absorb all of us who get laid off?

Apparently the severance won't be that good for the SVP level. It looks like you have to be C-level to get the $multi-millions. It's not looking good for the channel team... — read more 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/06/broadcom-takeover-of-vmware-could-be-derailed-by-eu-antitrust-probe/ Thoughts?

Many now glorify VMW because it is much better to work here than at Broadcom. However, we all know that VMW also has many issues. If this acquisition wasn't taking place, where do you think this company would be in 5 years? Do you think it wouldn't... — read more 

I'm a VMware funded resource at a Partner. The Broadcom news makes me very nervous. Do you think Broadcom will continue to fund my position or do you think they will axe it? I'm in a technical pre-sales role currently.

https://www.ft.com/content/efc1e0b7-93a8-4189-a503-368193d3fb20 Hopefully, EU can drag this thing out long enough that Broadcom walks away!!!

If this takes a year I am going to lose it! Broadcom (AVGO) is in preliminary talks with EU officials on the combination, which some worry could lead to increase prices, according to an FT report, which cited people familiar. The deal will like get... — read more 

No one knows exactly how and when the layoffs will be done, but in the end expect 70% of VMware employees to be gone in under 2 years. The real question is how valuable does Broadcom value your division? This is my guess after seeing so many layoffs... — read more 

Somebody mentioned this and I believe that it bears repeating. If there are no layoffs before the acquisition is finalized, Broadcom will provide the least it can get away with. Don't expect any extras, prolonged health benefits, or any outplacement... — read more 

I work in a part of the company that is not near the top in earnings. They say Broadcom will eliminate or heavily restructure these organizations and we can expect the cuts to be deep. Is our fate already sealed as Hock is all about the bottom... — read more 

Make if it what you will.. https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-vmware

Is anyone here surprised by the timing of the acquisition? I recently found out that there are those who find it "interesting", so I'm wondering why would anyone be surprised with timing?

This is real leadership. Broadcom was in talks to acquire SAS last year and once their CEO leaned of the bloodbath that would take place with employees losing their jobs, he called the deal off and said “SAS is not for sale”. SAS has a great... — read more 

So let's say that they need to cut the expenses by 30%. Would they cut the 30% of the number of BU's ( i.e. eliminate the 3 out of 10 BU's altogether) or do 30% cut across all BU's but still maintain all the BU's (albeit each with 70% workforce)? If... — read more 

I suspect there has been meeting or communication on how many people to let go. BC wants to hit the ground running on Day 1. The official AMA slack channel is less than useless as it's misleading employees, giving us the illusion it's BAU.

Heard engineering resources are more or less safe. Any idea what will be the fate of data scientists? Will Broadcom lay us off at day 1 or will we get some few months? Trying to understand how soon I should get a job!

With VMware acquisition, Broadcom will get the early entry into the nascent market of Edge Computing stack and also as an added bonus Broadcom can proliferate their chips in the edge/IoT markets. Broadcom will be really stupid to cut that business/BU... — read more 

Are they laid off? Is BCOM keeping any of them? Are they well rewarded for the sale?

I started working here a couple of months ago. Obviously, with everything that is happening I have a substantial amount of fear about what could happen with my job. I don’t think anybody doubts that there will be major reorgs. Who could be more... — read more 

Broadcom offered $141 per share for VMware, yet VMware is only trading at $116. I would think this far into the acquisition talks the price would be only 2-5% below the offered price - not 22% below. Any good rumors that would be driving the strike... — read more 

VMware users are taking a wait-and-see stance on the Broadcom acquisition, keeping their fingers crossed that Broadcom remains committed to investing in... — read more 

The only thing that's changed so far is the anxiety level of the people I work with. Other than that, everything is the same. Nobody left so far, there was no mass exodus, and there were no mass layoffs pre-acquisition. I'm not saying none of this... — read more 

Hello, This is a serious question. I heard from someone that used to work at Broadcom that they installed "tracking" software on the phones of all employees to monitor where people are. Not sure if this is a rumor. He seemed to believe it was... — read more 

The message management is giving here is focus on doing your best job. I think this is absurd. You're dealing with humans with emotions here, not robots. Of course people are going to feel anxious if told that their livelihoods are going to... — read more 

Broadcom is efficient, there's no fat to weigh us down (they get rid of the right people, unlike so many other companies, including VMware), and top employees are rewarded for their work, so what's there not to like? Be brave and admit that you're... — read more 

As soon as the announcement came down of the acquisition I started looking for another job. Hate to be frank but it like the faucet got turned off. It appears many companies have put the brakes on hiring. In two weeks I have put out close to 20... — read more 

It was nice while it lasted and now is the time to move on. Why are so many still worried with what will happen to the company in the future when most of them know they will not be a part of it? My biggest concern now is how many applications I'll... — read more 

I can't. I envy those who can, but that's not me. Things have changed and that's a fact. Before Broadcom, at least most of us had some kind of job security. Now, unless you are an engineer (and a damn good one) your chances of getting laid off are... — read more 

In the press releases following the announcement of Broadcom announcement it was stated, "Broadcom Software Group (which is run by Symantec) will rebrand and operate as VMware, incorporating Broadcom's existing infrastructure and security software... — read more 

Based on every acquisition before you, VMWare will have 5,000 - 7,000 people when the company is absorbed. Some of these people will be on transition for a period of time so not everyone will exit on Day 1, but many people will be exited. I predict... — read more 

At the end of the 40 days (which I am guessing is July 5th), will VMware make a public announcement stating if any other company approached them and what the terms were? Even if another company was crazy enough to offer more, I assume that Broadcom... — read more 

I'm still gathering my impressions after the announcement of the acquisition. It's hard to accept that it really happened. I have no doubt that most of us will find similar or even better jobs, but it will be interesting to see what happens next... — read more 

During the first all hands a few weeks ago, there were quite a few trolls and harsh messages directed at the exec team. I understand its unprofessional to do this, especially in a public forum. Saw a bunch of messages in our Slack channels denouncing... — read more 

Isn't it pretty amazing that there are those who have decided to join the company at the present time?

Other than FAANG, what companies are you looking at to apply to? I've been browsing this forum and a lot of our direct competitors seem to have the same issues we have (or have had before the acquisition announcement, now that's somewhat slipped into... — read more 

It's been a few weeks since the announcement and I thought there'll be more people leaving or talking about leaving at least but that's not the case. Everybody is in waiting mode and nobody seems to be making rash decisions, which I think is a good... — read more 

Under Dell VMware still ran as its own company. I don’t see that happening with Broadcom.