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?

March 1 closing price was $115.91. If closing stock price on September 1 is Closing price at August 31, 2022 was $116.03, down $1.74 on the previous day. If it drops by another $0.12 tomorrow, thats it for the...

I'm well aware that when the acquisition goes through chances of me still being employed are very low. So instead of overexerting myself and doing much more than is my job, I'm going to do precisely what my contract says and no more. Then I'll take... — read more 

The individual contributors in the field work hard to bring money in to the company. Sales works hard, SEs work hard, PSO consultants work hard, product engineers work hard, TSEs in GS work hard, and so on. And so it really sucks to see this hard... — read more 

https://vmvirtualmachine.com/aviatrix-ceo-on-potential-post-broadcom-layoffs-at-vmware-and-why-the-on-prem-market/

I'd Tanzu is dunzo why do they keep talking about it at Explore?

5 days before Explore - rebrand everything. Marketing: yeay! Result: extend life as long as possible make it look like we doing something Marketing gets promotions Success

Watching the keynote online and Hock gets called out by ragu, has a spot light on him and stands up and takes applause. coordinated early for sure. To those that keep hoping some wind will blow and this acquisition wont happen, this is a sign for... — read more 

They told her the staffing budget is to be cut 50%, and she didn't want to have spent the last few years building a team only to destroy now it.

Broadcom Explore 2024. Can't wait. Will be hosted by Tanzu and the marketing team. Everyone's favorite duo! Going to be super profitable.

I'm surprised noone mentioned this cash dividend VMware paid about a year ago now as one of the possible issue we faced. The cash dividend was actually a huge sum like 11Billions mostly gone to DELL shareholders. As the dividend wasn't really... — read more 

Why after all these years, did they change the name of VMworld? Did corporate marketing really think that was going to increase attendance, and brand recognition?

Can someone please help me understand what Raghu did over his many years at VMware, that made him worthy of so many promotions, and eventually the CEO position?

The marketing team at VMware is toxic. That's it, that's the post. Feels like a sorority/fraternity. Loose IQ points everytime I speak with someone from there. I won't be upset if they get the chopping block.

It seems like VMware reported better than expected financial results. Maybe the deal was agreed too fast? What do you think it could have happened to the stock price if the deal wasn't signed? Now stock market is recovering...

It will be very funny when the acquisition happens and the world doesnt end like some think it will. It’s becoming more and more clear that Broadcom is adopting a different approach evident in the recent EUC showcase. Brain Madden looks like a tool... — read more 

Marketing agency: How fake do you want it to be Bcom: Yes. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/broadcomsoftware_thoughts-on-acquisition-pt-1-activity-6968566795121090561-v89J/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

I have been in a new company for some time now. I managed to get a very solid offer, but it's already clear to me that it's not all about the pay. For those who have also left, I'm wondering what you miss the most from VMWare? I definitely miss the... — read more 

Ashok Banerjee is leaving. That makes another high level exit. He was in Symantec when Broadcom acquired them and has seen things first hand. And now his exit.

It seems the developers have quit too. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-carbon-black-causing-bsod-crashes-on-windows/

Karen Egan, SVP GS is outta here. Good riddance

Joining while knowing about the acquisition makes me question their intelligence. The only reason why new people are being brought in at this point is to have enough younger employees they can lay off when the time comes to pad the numbers and avoid... — read more 

Our team just met with one of the many VPs, and they assured us that Hock is super impressed by our BU and he "is not looking to change anything that is working". In fact we are told there is no hiring freeze and we should try to fill as many open... — read more 

I have been here over a decade and have dealt with some really great customers, and some customers who are real dog turds. Usually the bigger they are, the worse they are. For the giant dog tu-d customers, part of me cannot wait to see Octane break... — read more 

Is there any meeting for carbon black or SBU with Broadcom recently? What's their decision? Keep us or spin out?

No one in my team has the motivation to do anything more than the bare minimum, which is understandable. Looking for a new job has become the main full time job for everyone. Does anyone now work more than the necessary minimum? I doubt it.

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What's the latest news on Tanzu? What does Hock think!? Tell me all the deets. #TanzWho #Deeznutz

Newer employee here, please forgive lack of knowledge. Any predictions of announcements after the 8/25 financial results release here in a couple of days? Feels like if there will be initial layoff plans, starting them after the quarterly financials... — read more 

I’ve been here for 10 years now and have really enjoyed the job so far, and I had no intention of leaving. A genuine question not meant to stoke the fire, what has Raghu done since he took over from Pat? I genuinely don’t get what he has done or... — read more 

Raghu still wants you to focus on the "Main Thing"