I've been hearing many horror stories in the past week or so and it'd be nice to see that things are not as bleak as they seem to be right now. I understand that there's always the fear of layoffs as is everywhere else, but outside of that do you... — read more 

I would love to give some advice to people at VMW, but I can't think of a better advice than to start looking for something else right away? Those who do not lose their jobs in this whole process will probably soon realize that Broadcom is the... — read more 

My friend works at VMWare and I understand his concerns and why he is already looking for a new job. I have a quick question - do you think there will be any differences between this acquisition and the previous acquisitions made by Broadcom? — read more 

I'm still here only because I'm paid well, otherwise I'd leave. It's an ugly feeling to hear how disappointed and displeased are the employees of the company that will be acquired by Broadcom. Not only are they afraid of losing their jobs but they... — read more 

Broadcom Inc said on Thursday it will acquire cloud computing company VMware Inc in a $61 billion cash-and-stock deal, the chipmaker's biggest and boldest bid to diversify its business into enterprise software. The acquisition is the second... — read more 

As far as I know, this company has ruined every acquisition so far. Symantec is ruined. This would probably the case with VMWare too, so I hope Broadcom doesn't acquire VMWare.

Wtf

Not 100% sure, but $Avgo has gap from 480 to current $540. After very normal er, stock back to 440 to 480. Engineers will prepare to wrap up and escape like fire alarm.

They come asking for money to give support. They threaten to withdraw support for existing devices if they are no the chosen SoC vendor. I work for a large broadcaster - these shysters are attempting to extort us for circa $10 million.

Another classic…I $hit my pants reading it….lmfao….

What a relief after I gave notice. I really can't even imagine what all this will look like even in the near future, given all the people who are leaving. Soon this will look nothing like that former company.

In fact, what frustrates me the most is that everything I do in the office, I can do much faster and much better at home, where I do not have so many distractions. Does the leadership really think that any of the young talents will want to come... — read more 

Finally after 3 years of no raises...get ready for a massive 3% salary boost!

Even this last interesting project I was working on turned into a nightmare because the deadlines were so short that I just couldn’t enjoy the work at all. And so it is almost every time. Does every interesting project have to turn into a ton of... — read more 

Hock is planning to announce that Mike Gregoire will return as President of BSG. After months of negotiations, Mike has agreed to return in exchange for a lifetime supply of padded spandex shorts.

High inflation, we do not have salary increase? What a joke. :)

So, what brought about today's surprising news? I'm sure it wasn't done out of the goodness of management's heart. Too many people abandoning ship? Or just a carrot that can easily be revoked by fudging the numbers come December.

something brewing....? can't be good.

Now what!?

It's interesting how much is being said here about technology, innovation, and the real truth is that Broadcom doesn't really care about new technology or innovation at all. Everything we have is obsolete. An engineer can only waste his time here... — read more 

i heard there's discussion of a new name for BSG, to better represent the core values that we deliver to our clients. Apparently based upon a lot of deep, intimate conversations with our customers at all levels and angles. the proposed name is... — read more 

With results like this, why in the world do we need layoffs? Revenue of $7,407 million for the fourth quarter, up 15 percent from the prior year period GAAP net income of $1,989 million for the fourth quarter; Adjusted EBITDA of $4,547... — read more 

Watercooler says lots of cuts especially ITC. Shocked it took so long

Unfortunately, I didn’t start thinking about this problem on time. I needed a job and I didn’t think much about whether my skills would erode here or not. It is only now that I am looking for a new job that I become aware of it and regret that I... — read more 

Brocade wrongly sacked award-winning salesman who depended on company insurance for cancer treatment https://www.theregister.com/2022/02/02/brocade_salesman_unfair_dismissal_tribunal/

Isn't it weird that the company would rather spend money on rapid tests than let us continue to work remotely? It makes no sense to me at all, especially when I know that most people, like me, are much more productive when working from home. What's... — read more 

Prague all gets to work remote for 3 months but the US offices all need to have people in who can easily do their jobs remote! Meanwhile every day we get multiple emails about employees testing positive in our office and everyone is in a panic. The... — read more 

Because, as far as I can see, they have no vision. They might have a vision just for themselves, while for the rest of us, it is safe to say that their only plan is more cuts. It is a bit frustrating to constantly think about cuts, so their plans... — read more 

Any truth to the rumors that we can expect more cuts sometime soon?

Management at Broadcom is superficial, arrogant, and delusional. Every single one of them displays open favoritism and if you're not in their good graces, you can kiss your career advancement goodbye. Basically, if you're not an expert a-s kisser... — read more 

Grab that APB and run on over to Apple if you've got the RF skills they're seeking: https://seekingalpha.com/news/3780930-apple-is-building-team-to-produce-wireless-chips-in-house-report Don't know what they've got planned long term but odds are... — read more 

NIS/SED division bonus this year was pathetic, less than 1/2 of what their division minimum was supposed to be according to APB docs. They trying to make people quit here in January so they have to lay less people off?

Run like the devil is after you. I was part of the first acquisition and it was brutal. And by now, literally everyone in my country has been laid off, including the people that thought they would stay to grab some of the RSU's. They will offer... — read more 

No money and no interest in RD, constant layoff. I think hocker is prepared to wrapping up last piece cake from his 4 ys contract and dumping whole company.

While everyone expects big cuts, it seems that small cuts are constantly happening here that are not talked about and that do not reach the media?

One day I told myself that it was enough and since then I have been working the bare minimum. I think most people who now work the bare minimum used to be top performers who realized that hard work is in vain. And what happened in the meantime?... — read more 

Checked email this morning and they sent a comm over the weekend that they’re requiring the booster… See ya after that sweet bonus!