In no specific order... Not remaining independent part A. EMC2 handcuffed the SDDC abstraction layer by restricting the move to virtualize storage meaning a 2 legged stool. That created headwinds to become a defacto abstraction layer across the... — read more 

Timeline. Broadcom announced the acquisition intent in May. The desired timeframe is "FY23" - which gets us into Q4 of Calendar Year 2023 - perhaps more than a year from now. If you want to have a reference point, the buyout of Citrix and merger... — read more 

Was anybody laid off yesterday or not? I didn't hear anything at work about any cuts but that wouldn't be the first. Still, with half of the people here claiming there were layoffs yesterday and the other half saying that's not true, I don't know... — read more 

I heard from a colleague that the manager is trying to convince few of them that their positions will be safe. If this is true and if they are trying to retain some people in this way, then it's really shameful. Also, those who ask... — read more 

If someone was to ask me whether to join VMW now, my answer would be to look for something else. It is interesting that there are some super talented people among the newbies, but why they applied here now is a mystery to me. Why join VMW now?

You really need to shut your f**ing mouths. Stop spreading rumors, scaring people, and messing with their mental health and even worse make them leave their jobs. Have some basic human decency and try to help people be more positive at tough time... — read more 

Which BU has the most value to Hock? Vshpere? CMBU with all the hype and name change at explore? What will have the most retention?

Bdr org last day October 28. Due to a shift towards C1 and enterprise deals. Not a rumor it will be announced tomorrow.

Given so many people are leaving and what we all know will happen is rapidly approaching..... is it possible to get fired? Have you seen anyone terminated for anything in the past 3-6 months?

This is my first time going through the acquisition process in a company. As soon as the announcement arrived, I started looking for a new job. Perhaps someone thinks that the employees are given enough information, but I still think that this... — read more 

One minute laughing on the calls now tumbleweed...........................

Discuss ;-) https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-160

I'm a specialist, but I'm curious about what will happen to the reps and RDs I support. What are your thoughts on their chance of keeping their roles or being replaced by BCOM core reps?

Word is we are on the block. Being quietly told to "reach out to our contacts". Maybe this means it happens sooner instead of later? Don't know. I do know that December is a lousy time to find a job. Im thankful for the time we had here. And Im... — read more 

working out the lists of who to cut or securing the next multi million dollar position?

Do you think our EPIC days for the Christmas break are safe even if the deal happens before? Any possibilities for Broadcom to remove them like it was done for ESPP?

Do you know if people are receiving any bonus who are leaving on their own? Do you think they changed the bonus structure I think last year because they knew all this well in advance?

Predictions on when they're going to slash this business unit? October... November?

We’ve got BUs who are no longer permitting expenses (even for auto travel) for specialists to meet with actual customers, but every VP in the company is being flown to the PA campus for a Betsy / Raghu gush fest.

This meeting was the biggest fake show I think I’ve seen in my time here. First 20 minutes of the meeting celebrating how successful Explore was and how all the customers loved every single thing. Oh and the parties, the magician, the bourbon... — read more 

Opening this thread for folks to honestly comment on why they think VMware failed and got to this point. And before all the Raghu and Pat lovers chime in and say VMware was successful, you are wrong. Riding on the enormous success of vSphere does... — read more 

Earlier, I was too confident that the skills learned here will put me ahead of others once I decide to go job hunting. But now that I am actively looking for a new job, I get the impression that the skills I acquired at VMW are insufficient. I... — read more 

VMWare has 5 times more HR employees per capita than Broadcom. Get ready.

Think about that before you decide to quit your job at VMware if you haven't found a replacement position yet.

These analysts posted on Linkedin citing an article on Business Insider and saying that VMware will grow faster under Broadcom. I find this hilarious, but I wonder if there is scenerio where that it could happen? What do you think, I are these guys... — read more 

Broadcom won't have to pay any severance if people keep leaving at this pace. On Friday, two more of my teammates said they accepted offers and that they'd let our manager know this week. That's five total so far. My team is not that big so this will... — read more 

"Also, we urge investors not to consider the acquisition of VMware as a bed of roses. Given VMware's much lower profitability profile than Broadcom's corporate average, Broadcom is expected to dissect VMware's business to maximize its operational... — read more 

I remember how it was in the first few weeks after the announcement. Everybody was stressing, panicking, and imagining the worst-case scenario. I think it took a month or so for most people to reach the "que sera, sera" stage. I feel bad for those... — read more 

https://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/distributed-services-engine.html vSphere on DPUs! Just wanna see some thoughts - seems kinda innovative.

What was everyone's impression of the opening keynote at VMware Explore? I couldn't make it, but I heard everyone applauded for Hock, except for one guy that booed? Also, I don't know why any customer would applaud Hock as he's about ruin the... — read more 

Great question on the AMA channel today: "Since the 15% discount on the ESPP stock purchase is part of an employee's total compensation package, what is VMware planning to do to make employees whole?" ESPP was considered a benefit and part of our... — read more 

Since many seem to think Tanzu will be spun off, what are people’s opinions on who could be a potential buyer?

If you're not part of the core business, expect to be let go. Hock is famous for smelling waste and doesn't form committees to get rid of it.

If it is, it should be super important right? Why do they want to spin it off? I can't imagine the future of vSphere+ if we don't support Kubernetes.

Tech industry is going through massive layoffs. I know about the rules that you need to join new employer within sixty days. But realistically, all the people who are unable to find job in given time period leave US? Since finding jobs in sixty... — read more 

For those who hold VMW stock and want to know what AVGO is actually going to pay when the sale closes I put together a simple formula to plug into a spread sheet. When the announced sale was made the $142.5 VMW price was based on the the values of... — read more 

Heard this recently. No surprise at all. The financial geniuses at broadcom will probably open Excel sort customers by spend and cater to them and let every other customer go to h*ll. 80/20 rule. Fire your bottom 10% of customers. Etc.

Another one bites the dust. Chief of Staff for the Office of the President at VMware resigned. There seems to be a lot of high profile resignations recently..

Did you notice that this site is unreacheable now when connected to VMware VPN?