How much is the RIF

I wanted to work as a technical support engineer at VMware for a while now. Mainly for free certs. But then I heard it is basically slave labor with the high caseload, very long hours. Which I was still tempted to deal with. But now I find this site... — read more 

I've been listening to their company values for years and it is nothing more than marketing BS. Do not trust any executive. I'm looking forward to VCPPs reaction when they discover they are about to get screwed. I miss the days when engineering was... — read more 

I have to admit I'm a bit surprised to see some media coverage of these layoffs, both on national and local level. There have been so many layoffs in every single industry over the past several months that I did not expect to see something like this... — read more 

What's on the agenda regarding layoffs?

I got laid off in January, took me about 8 weeks to find a decent gig - I hope all turns out good for all of you - good luck

THis will show all threads that were recently responded to - it takes u here https://www.thelayoff.com/vmware?sort=active

I was hit last year in the layoffs, the whole internal job search is a joke. The py want to hire younger cheaper peopl. Took me four months to find a new job, doesn’t pay as well, but at least I don’t worry about every god damn layoff round (hate... — read more 

I heard 60 days (during which, stock vesting continues, so if you have a cliff during then, you are good) plus one week for each year of service, cash to pay for COBRA.

Facing some harassment from manager. Get loud and harsh feedback and very demotivating. Thing is none of this is documented. Joined the company after hearing good things about the culture but turns out it’s not all that great. Can’t name the org... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/vmware-layoffs-confirmed-global-channel-vp-is-out On the channel front, Toldo’s departure follows the recent abrupt departure of VMware’s global channel leader, Jenni Flinders. In addition, Dell... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/vmware-layoffs-confirmed-global-channel-vp-is-out

There we go again. Bad numbers means layoffs. I heated NSX will merge to all other products within NSBU for sales org. This is one major layoffs for sales org for other products within NSBU.

A number of colleagues across the org were impacted. While I'm grateful that I haven't been impacted, I feel very bad for good, productive teams that were cut. This appears deep but reliable numbers are hard to get. I won't share the rumored numbers... — read more 

Was there a company wide RIF today?

The rumour on the street is that next week there is going to be layoffs in biggest SDDC business units, due to new go to market strategy.

Most of Horizon EUC clients are developed and tested ONLY in China. What will happen if US and Indian governments begin to actively BAN Chinese made software as security risk ? Will CEO's personal relationship with Prez help VMware avoid any... — read more 

I am curious to know what VMware paid to acquire Datrim. Any guess or info. Is it $1B Acquisition.

CSM shaping up to k–l SAM at the very least. Marketed as proactive and esclatation support. Going to be included as a freebie with new premier support. No mention of Sam. Next tam is being targeted as techie while failing to have strategy lots of... — read more 

Word on the street, tomorrow is her last day. Anyone else hear this?

There were recent layoffs at VMware. Are you hiring? leave job postings here

An opportunity for all the racist directors, VPs, and the little first line managers is coming. Many already realigned the teams in preparation for layoffs. They are waiting for the right opportunity which seems to be coming soon. Today’s quarter... — read more 

Has anyone heard about this?

https://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/vmware-confirms-employee-salary-freeze-ceo-pay-cut

Obvious astroturfing here

Woah ... just in California https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/nutanix-confirms-furloughs-of-nearly-1-500-employees

Enterprise sales, money is ok but goals are ridiculous and when you hit them it’s never enough for some directors who are absolute abusive alcoholics. They know who they are.

Getting a serious offer / interview from Google- many other very astute coworkers have already accepted- lots of brain drain will go there. Dell has has infiltrated Vmware management and it appears they will milk the long standing reputation of... — read more 

Is vmare tanzu pre sales really hiring?? I have got an interview with them but wondering in this economic condition what is the reason behind hiring in pre sales org.

What means when company has central tools team, and central team say developer tools need managed by team using tool? Does central team have value? Close central team not hurt bottom line?

App Modernization is extremely tone deaf and rude for anyone who did not come from the new acquisitions and end up in the new BU. Do you think that the people who built the revenue streams are happy with the implication that their software is... — read more 

Anyone been through retaliatory firing? I've been at vmware for 5 years. My manager (who I had for about 6 month) threatened to fire me. I know the reason. It is pure retaliation. What advice is out there? NSBU Palo Alto

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A probe into vmware security fraud started yesterday by the ex California attorney general. Glad to see this fraudulent, racist company under some investigation. Hopefully, investigation for The failing startup acquisitions that end up in the... — read more 

No sure what is the reason... covid-19?

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2020/02/14/vmware-plans-to-cut-over-200-jobs-in-palo-alto

EUC- workspace one managers is full of bloody boot lickers... Favourism and Promoting friends and drinking buddies just to be safe...

I noticed a trend, and wanted to see any data we can get around it in the USA. If you are on an H1b and were part of lay off comment with a 0, if you are a legal resident, citizen etc. put +1 . Its anonymous so don't fret.

I'm kind of lost with all the vague info floating around...