Thread regarding VMware layoffs

Voluntary attrition

Is it true that there are still over 35k FTE left? Are we all staying for severance or hoping for a permanent offer? I know circumstances differ for everyone. I stayed because I have several options should I be unfortunate or fortunate (depending on how you feel about the deal) enough to get the bye it’s been nice to know you letter.

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Post ID: @OP+1o6pw8fP

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Attrition has everything to do with the person you report to directly. Our Director in the is a company lifer and lacks imagination. Every 1:1 meeting with him is so draining. Frankly, I won't miss being in this environment where everyone is just going thru the motions.

I'm ready to leave now.

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Post ID: @1jvz+1o6pw8fP

Who's "we"? Can you provide more context? Is this documented anywhere?

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Post ID: @1dra+1o6pw8fP

Relax, people. It won’t be that bad. We heard yesterday news about WFH: Only at the headquarter are people requested to work from the office, and not necessarily 5 days a week.

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Post ID: @1eju+1o6pw8fP

I have no interest in working for BC. I’m waiting for mu severance, retention and RSUs to pay out so I can find a real job

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Post ID: @1wpc+1o6pw8fP

Looking to start my own business and don’t care for a full time offer from BC. Took this opportunity to come up with a good plan and strategy for the business. Now waiting for severance.

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Post ID: @lpy+1o6pw8fP

I’ve been at VMware a long time and was planning to retire anyway, so the acquisition will provide a nice 6+ months severance bonus that I would have not received otherwise. I don’t want a full time job offer, but being retained for some transitional work or not joining Broadcom on day 1 would be great.

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Post ID: @yyu+1o6pw8fP

Same. I do have financial stability so can afford to wait this out.

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Post ID: @lfi+1o6pw8fP

"Is it true that there are still over 35k FTE left? "

37,655 employees as of 8/14/23. Down from 40,225 on 7/29/22.

So far have stayed during a casual/selective job search in a tight tech market. Also have several options and good financial stability. Still angling for good timing on a transition that includes VMW severance and retention bonus then straight to a new gig, but it wont be the end of the world for me if that doesn't happen either.

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Post ID: @prh+1o6pw8fP

Show me the money and show me the door. I'll even let it hit my fat a-s on the way out!

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