Layoffs happening in Cambridge as we speak. No one is safe . So ugly.

When will my job be safe? Never - never never! Right, that's our modern capitalism - that's probably why there are rumors about layoffs in Palo Alto.

I just got shown the door along(normal layoff) with some others in my team but I don't hear much from around the company. Is it just us?

Hello everyone. I'm a Software engineer with 3+ years full-time work experience in industry making 110k per year in base salary as of now. I interviewed at VMware for MTS position in Palo Alto recently and I got a verbal confirmation from the... — read more 

This site used to be reliable. In uncertain times it provided true answers and accurate information. Unfortunately this has turned into a pissing ground for either disgruntled employees or competition. -VMware has had its tough times. However Q2 has... — read more 

I just got offer though the package is not attempting. It basically just same as what I have earned in my current company. The rank is Staff I. Is there Staff II, III and until what next to Principle? I was surprised how the small the team (6 in PA 6... — read more 

post any information if you have it

Had to write this since a long time. I had got the F out of VMware in 2014 after 10 yrs. 3 months after leaving, VMware starts to call me back, and i say NO. And then they start calling me once a week. Anyways at some point they offered me 45% more... — read more 

I recently overheard some senior directors for a list of under performers and overpaid employees. There are some closed doors meetings going on in Palo Alto. One reliable source said, "Engineering is going to be affected the most & talks of... — read more 

VMware (VMW) and EMC(EMC) are slimming down as they prepare for their impending acquisition by Dell, which has also been cutting costs. Many of the top execs are leaving Dell amidst the rumors of change in strategy and direction the group together... — read more 

http://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/300080656/sources-ceo-gelsinger-to-step-down-after-dell-emc-deal-closes-vmware-issues-denial.htm

The layoffs are/ may be company requirements for now based on business M&A etc. and hence revised needs to survive. But playing corporate politics and shaming and sacking so many respectable directors with unjustified reasons with some gossip mongers... — read more 

Product overlap reduction cost-cutting possibility could be top-of-mind post-acquisition http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/22/dell_looking_at_higher_debt_mountain_to_buy_emc/

http://fortune.com/2016/04/27/exclusive-vmware-cloud-chief-exits/

Technology giant Intel announced April 19 it will fire 12,000 skilled U.S.-based professionals — after already swelling its workforce with 14,523 requests in Washington D.C. since 2010 for visas to import foreign professionals through the... — read more 

Major layoffs coming. Dell may be faced with paying “at least” ten percent interest in order to sell $9 billion worth of unsecured junk bonds in order to finance the takeover... — read more 

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/vmware-maintains-cork-growth-as-it-adds-40-jobs-1.2610526 Good news for the (terrible) Cark, Oireland office. Bad news for the customers who'll have to deal with them.

I heard there is a contract discrepancy between EMC 2004-2007 and VMware Canada Inc. 2007-2016. You may want to compare the 2 contracts...to see if the latter is valid.

Sanjay Mirchandani leaving VMware ?

vCAir made redundant their general business inside sales team. Not overly surprising considering the strategic plan released last quarter and the commitment to concentrate on Enterprise customers. 5 impacted.

while 800+ people were being laid off in January, many engineers were awarded $100K - $200K+ stocks within vsan, nsx, vrealize automation, vcloud air & more... What's the basis of this? Who decides all these things? and the reason given to laid off... — read more 

Just found out stock numbers for some of my vsan colleagues are 5-10x and comp numbers are +25% for same designation. Yes, we engineers can surely move to vsan and NSX but that is very telling of what upper management is doing to our core vsphere... — read more 

This place used to be a good spot for true information. Lately its full of garbage. "My friend was laid off today and 20 more". Rubbish. People look on this site and what they read worries people, especially with families. Please make sure what you... — read more 

Update from recent all-hands. Top management of vRA, vRB and vCA leaving VMWare, the product's fate was inevitable.

Layoffs at Palo Alto has begun. Management here sucks...

The blood has begun here in Bangalore and Pune. 20 colleagues let go, including me. :/ Any other geos affected??

With MSBU and ISBU top and middle management shaken already. Exits are likely to happen in these BUs sooner than later. Resulting the layoffs to happen next month. Hold on to your seats guys.

Heard from multiple sources...

So I got laid off from a US location. Later got to know that the VP only asked to lay off 2 people but our director seized the opportunity and laid off 6 people to suit his and his disciples needs who are trying to a coup for higher positions. The... — read more 

Not sure if I should accept it... Pay is good, people are friendly but I'd worry about upcoming layoffs, if any. Any comments/recommendations?

Approx 200 got impacted last Weds.

VMware HAS THE WORST MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EVER. no one is ever promoted for achievements rather if your their long enough you will get promoted. To many managers not enough employees so work falls behind and Revenue drops. The licensing revenue will not... — read more