Now that the go shop is done, and no one else came forward to buy us, Broadcom has VMware by the b--ls, if they can convince regulators. But it will take time. The EU is already saying it will go to phase 2, which is 12 to 18 months. DOJ could also... — read more 

Having gone through this before with Broadcom and been part of one of the divisions that worked with the merger team here is what will happen. Before merger, each functional area will prepare a “singing for your supper” presentation that outlines... — read more 

"We remain committed to the announced acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, and our Board of Directors continues to believe that the transaction is in the best interests of VMware and our stockholders." Starting to sound more like Broadcom now... I... — read more 

Hello! Since so many people keeping posting the same questions, I wanted to try and summarize where things stand. Everyone wants "transparency" but can't really handle it when people are truly transparent. In no specific order: Broadcom can't... — read more 

Go-shop has ended. Where is the communications from our leadership? How’ many times have they used the word “transparency” in various calls? So now we see that it’s all lies. They will keep us in the dark and tell us only what they have to tell us... — read more 

Knowing what's coming, especially now that the 'go shop' period is coming to an end and the sale to Broadcom is all but guaranteed, I find it hard to stay motivated. I'm not an engineer so my chances of not being laid off are slim. Knowing that, it's... — read more 

I have been here for twelve years. It pains me to think that I'll most likely be shown the door with one week of pay for each year I spent here. I'd consider that disrespectful, in the least. I did so much for this company over the years. I showed up... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3854374-vmware-said-not-to-get-rival-offer-in-go-shop-period-for-broadcom-deal Bloomberg saying likely no one interested in paying up for VMW. Go shop ends at midnight tonight.

I started looking for a job before I even knew about the acquisition plan. Some of my colleagues also left before that announcement. I think most people agree that VMWare has long ceased to be the same company that it used to be?

I believe that the challenge for HR is greater than ever because it is difficult to find replacements. Who would even consider coming here now?

If you hate working here and if you hate the idea of working for Broadcom even more, start your own business. Be your own boss. You might not earn as much but the chances are you're going to be happier. However, if the money is more important to you... — read more 

You will have to forgive my ignorance, but I would really like to know the answer to this question. When the acquisition goes through, there is more logic that Broadcom severance packages will be applied. Is that really the case? BTW, are Broadcom’s... — read more 

In light of all the talk about how many people will Broadcom cut when they take over I can agree with the people stating that they’re going to be deep and that all of us are in danger of being cut. However, what I would like to know is what method... — read more 

It's my first long weekend in a while and I can't even enjoy it.

Tuesday is the day go shop is over, what are your expectations, predictions and just your general thoughts

Both I and my wife work and we're financially in a good place, but with both the recession and the threat of me losing my job hanging over our heads, we're starting to reconsider buying a home. This might not be the best place to ask this, but with... — read more 

Whenever concerns are raised about layoffs the tone you tend to get from management is a slight smirk accompanied by “You cant believe the internet and make life decisions based on paranoia and comments online” It makes use concerned employees sound... — read more 

I've only been at my old company for a little over a year, so the "severance" was laughable. It wasn't easy, but three months later I joined VMware and I have just started relaxing once again when the Broadcom news hit. I have no idea how I'm going... — read more 

I believe that there are many things that should be seriously considered before joining a startup. I'm wondering if that would be a good idea? Maybe there is someone else who considered going to startup as an option or did it already after working... — read more 

Any clue on when we will know if our division/product will survive or not or we will be laid off / sold off ecc ? And also about the entity of the severance for non US based employee? Do you think this will happen after the go to market period will... — read more 

I’m wondering when we will know for sure when the close date is for the acquisition. Will we know the day of? A month before? Something else? When did folks in CA, Symantec and Brocade know?

My colleague quit yesterday. I’m happy for everyone who manages to get a new job before things get ugly. Quitting will become more frequent, it will be harder to find replacements and I am very interested in how the leadership will react, what will... — read more 

I see plenty of post on linkedln of people leaving, come next week when the go shop is over I'm thinking the vibes of the company will change and more people will be looking make their next move. Thoughts?

If you're worried about your future at Broadcom, leave. If you're confident you'll be safe, stay. It is that simple.

There is news that the transaction by Broadcom will be scrutinized at the request of Cigref. Surely, every acquisitions above a certain amount gets investigated like this formally, but this phase 2 probe looks like something special. Was this... — read more 

I’ve been through several acquisitions in my life and I experienced false promises and false hope, complete wipe outs and worse contracts, just to name a few. The worst part of EVERY acquisition (well after the actual fact) was executives always... — read more 

Does anyone know what kind of transition packages they give. I’ve read about the STAY RSUS but not what those who are in transition were offered

Morale is zero. Is your manager also constantly trying to convince you that you need to continue working hard and act as if nothing is happening?

Companies big and small - and those in between - are laying off people from all areas of tech. This means that by the time the acquisition goes through and a whole bunch of us are laid off, there'll be no jobs left for us. Or let me rephrase that... — read more 

https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/28/vmware_broadcom_alternatives/

What will happen to the sales and marketing teams? I personally think they're toast. I could see Broadcom spinning this off.

Anyone have any thoughts on what is likely to happen to the PSO team after the acquisition? I've read that Broadcom does not have their own PS team and uses partners. However, PSO is a profit center and Broadcom likes money. Would they really want to... — read more 

Almost there, as an employee I am looking forward to this day. Who else is with me.

Till now I have noticed a lot of people saying compensation in Broadcom is higher than VMware. But are we really sure about it? From glassdoor, levels.fyi and other sites like this the compensation seems quite comparable at least for software... — read more 

So far, no one has mentioned a single reason why it would be worth staying at Broadcom. Is there any reason why anyone would hope to stay at Broadcom other than perhaps not having the skills to get a better job?

I spent some great years at VMware, it was a really great experience working here. Now, however, even if they were to promise me that I won’t lose my job, I still wouldn't want to work at Broadcom and that’s why I’m looking for other options. I... — read more 

I understand wanting to leave to avoid whatever might be coming, but when too many people leave at once, the rest of us are stuck cleaning up the mess that's left behind. Two people handed in their resignations in the past three weeks. Our id--t... — read more 

I started applying pretty much as soon as the news broke and now I have multiple offers. I would say all of them are lateral moves, none are an improvement. Is it too early to leave, should one avoid being reactionary and wait to see what happens or... — read more