Remember Tom Krause, Hock’s right hand man? Take a look at what he is doing over at TIBCO/Citrix https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1j3emFJs Once the VMware deal closes, prepare for the worst.

Hock (or, more likely, one of his ghostwriters) just published this blog post - https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-and-vmware-investing-for-customer-value. If you are reading this, regulators and analysts, please don't believe this garbage from... — read more 

Is DMT finance where they are considered duplicative? Are Order Management etc? Do you think any of these are immediate layoffs?

Now the question is who will be buying it though ?

Share any updates you may have about VMware layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Just thinking maybe this could be a good thing if it makes VMware less USA centric. Too many decisions made are USA biased. Europe Explore was more of a success than the USA version. Maybe this is the time to make VMWare a global company, rather... — read more 

I was quite surprised by the manager's reaction after I gave notice. I thought that this company no longer cares about people leaving, but it seems that is not the case at all. They seem to prefer to keep people until the last day and then get rid... — read more 

Broadcom Deal Makes Sense For Vmware Shareholders, Analysts Say https://finance.yahoo.com/news/broadcom-deal-makes-sense-vmware-184756549.html

However, you are all still employed while thousands of tech professionals are being laid off. How about expressing some gratitude? I'm not suggesting you have to enjoy your job; I don't. I'm also not saying you shouldn't worry about the future. But... — read more 

No surprise VMware and Broadcom didn’t make the list. https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/broadcoms-61-bln-acquisition-vmware-uk-regulator-radar-2022-11-21/ Nov 21 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Monday it was looking into whether U.S. chipmaker Broadcom Inc's (AVGO.O) $61... — read more 

Everyone in the BU wants out of VMware and to be sold to a high-growth firm or something along those lines. Vmware has completely staggered our development. We were once a top competitor in the space and now we are playing catch up. How likely... — read more 

Have You Had Any Pay Adjustments in 2021 and 2022? Hello All - I work in the IT department of a Fortune 500 company who is not a competitor. I wanted to see if I can learn what other Fortune 500 companies did in 2021 and 2022 in terms of adjusting... — read more 

Many major tech companies have had layoffs and more continue and are expected to. VMware on the other hand, a company that is not particularly ki----g it financially recently, has no signs of any layoffs. It’s either a really good sign or a really... — read more 

Hearing that execs are screaming about how much Hock loves all of the BUs now. Wonder if it has anything to do with the regulatory filing about being untruthful not getting reprimanded.

First, take emotion out of the equation and realize that Broadcom's purpose is to increase its stock price as much as possible AND run a company as lean as possible with using only as many employees as needed to keep the lights on. They already have... — read more 

It seems ridiculous that people think this still may not happen. Sale of VMware: One rich guy asked another rich guy if he could buy his company, then a bunch of other rich guys said yes, so they could all get richer.

Does anyone know what happens next and the possible timeline? https://www.reuters.com/article/vmware-m-a-broadcom-eu-idTRNIKBN2S51MN

Does anyone believe the stuff Hock is putting out about not raising prices, caring about partners, etc? I don’t! Seems like pandering to the regulators before approvals. I’m curious if he also did this kind of cr-p before his other acquisitions? — read more 

I reached out to Etica but as expected, a deaf ear. I am sure people from from Etica read every post here. This statement to clear the complaint I shared and you disregarded. As said : “all what it takes the evil to succeed is for good people to... — read more 

"The EU competition watchdog will decide by Dec. 20 whether to clear the deal. It can open a four-month investigation if it has serious concerns." https://www.reuters.com/article/vmware-m-a-broadcom-eu-idTRNIKBN2S51MN

why are you making things so complicated? based upon the recent changes at BroadCon, the vision is clear. if your BU doesn't have a se--n sticky product with high margins you'll be sold off or gone. hock wants to manage a portfolio of high margin... — read more 

Did anybody see the RSU granted in your E*Trade account?

Here's the problem now. Now your competition for any role is small compared to the time after layoffs. You may end up competing with 100s if not 1000s (depending on the size of layoffs). Your chances def. won't be the same then. Your severance will... — read more 

Based on this announcement, my assessment is the PS BU is soon to be toast. I was thinking cuts and severance to the team. Now I’m suspicious that PS shall be sold/transferred over to Wipro. At least all the consultants with BizOps and PMO being cut... — read more 

VMware typically has layoffs in Jan., end of fiscal yr. Never announced until after the fact. You'll email someone then see they're no longer with the company. Expect that it will be the same this year unless acquisition happens to be completed by... — read more 

What an amazing first day at Barcelona. First time I’ve felt inspired in a long time. The atmosphere here is electric. Things might not be so bad after all.

Before the acquisition was announced, our manager had very unrealistic expectations, but now he expects almost nothing. Is it like that for you too? Although it's never been more depressing to work here (for many reasons) for the time being I... — read more 

I got a decent offer which is great considering all the tech layoffs happening right now, but I'm unsure if I should accept it. I hate the idea of missing out on severance which might be a month or two away. Also, the offer is good, but it's not as... — read more 

This describes so much of what I see in my management chain https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-bullying-manifests-at-work-and-how-to-stop-it?ab=hero-main-text

Your logic assumes that people are staying only for the severance. You have not accounted for all options of why someone might stay at a company. The person you’re speaking to: May want to work for Broadcom, particularly if they think attrition... — read more 

I recently joined in NSX team. Any thoughts on what will happen to NSX/NSBU after aquisition? I hear around the team that NSX is profitable and doing good but seeing a lot of management people leave in the past month.

For those who have received a retention RSU grant, how safe do you feel now? Specifically what do you think your chances are of getting laid off?

Now Broadcom fiscal year 2023 starts, when the Acquision will be closed

I am a SWE working on AirWatch. Not sure if I am safe.

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/03/tech/twitter-layoffs/index.html

https://www.theregister.com/2022/11/04/atlassian_q1_23/

The new business will be branded The Boring Software Company Just heard from a guy in a bar who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows Elon Musk who said he's offered to buy Tanzu. Once he's open-sourced the Twitter algo he will add it to the... — read more 

Of course, no one knows for sure, but I'm interested in what you think, how many people have left since the acquisition was announced?