Topics regarding layoffs at Symantec Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Symantec Corp.

RIFs coming?

I’m hearing a lot of rumors about a wave of RIFs coming, some indicate 25-30% cuts. Can anyone confirm this is true? Given the usual BCOM strategies, this wouldn’t come as a surprise. But still. Rumored numbers are very high.

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acquisition then spinoff

so we are a business unit apparently unwanted by BCOM and rumoured to be sold off. How soon after acquisition does BCOM make these moves, immediately? couple of months? 6m-12m? were you also told to come into office and other negatives or untouched? — read more 

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Read First Before Posting

All of the Symantec workforce is gone. Do not expect any replies. This forum is not monitored.... LMFAO

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Year one after broadcom acquisition

VMware employee here. Am wondering what the first year after the acquisition was like for those who stayed? We’re promotions halted? We’re benefits the same or did they change? I imagine there was uncertainty and people leaving and layoff rings... — read more 

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Under what conditions would you return to Symantec?

I heard some people were invited to come back. Do you know how many people were called back and who they were looking for? In the meantime, I found a job that I am not the most satisfied with, but I would never return here. I'm just wondering how... — read more 

Glorius days are over!

I worked there for 5 years and ultimately laid off. the response ops and the folks used to work there were just amazing. They were the most skilled guys I have seen so far. but it has been taken over by India team now and mo--ns sits on the... — read more 

SAS have had a lucky escape!

Another company BC would have ripped apart! https://www.wsj.com/articles/broadcom-no-longer-in-talks-to-buy-sas-institute-sources-say-11626212065

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Realise this !!

If you are still with Symantec/ Broadcom either you are incompetent or just too lazy or probably looking forward to being laid off and retire. Everyone who mattered at Sym at the time of its acquisition has left including Art ! The company is... — read more 

Are things getting better?

More job postings, seems like more marketing, product releases? Or is this smoke and mirrors?

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March layoffs

I've heard rumors there might be some cuts next month. Is this true?

What happened with distribution

It is clear they do not want customers which does not fall under the top 2000. They even stopped with Ingram Micro who especially supported the SMB/Midmarket customers. Had answers within few hours and still waiting now for a week on an answer since... — read more 

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No posts after the SED breakup?

We just got split into bite size chunks. No reactions, though. Did all of us find inner peace, at long last?

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Find Your Inner Peace

Finding inner peace in the modern world is a significant challenge. Everything about modern society feels like an obstacle to experiencing peace of mind. But there are ways to find and maintain inner peace. If you are working 8 hours everyday, 5... — read more 

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It starts again

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-17/ex-symantec-chief-greg-clark-to-take-over-as-forescout-ceo

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This was the day last year ! 8th Aug 2019

All hell broke loose when it was announced by that id–t CEO that Broadcom was acquiring Symantec. From that day on to this moment- it’s only been down hill for a company that once stood out and was an awesome place to work. After announcing the... — read more 

What a Difference a Year Makes!

I'm sure it was about one year ago to the day when the official announcement was made that Broadcom would buy the enterprise security assets of Symantec. Little was known at the time as to what that would actually mean for thousands of employees... — read more 

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What’s left of Symantec?

All we keep reading is layoffs ? As a former employee of Sym it pains to see what’s become of this company! Greed of investor activists, apathy of senior leadership, lack of direction....what you are seeing is the end result . It won’t be long... — read more 

Broadcom effect.

Symantec was a great Company. broadcom destroyed everything. broadcom is not a company, they work more like an investment found. no ethics, no mission, only profit.

Symantec Services to HCL Enterprise Studio

Hello guys. Here a CA Services resource now in HCL ES. My recomendation-> If you have the option to go to another company, don´t think and go. CA Services was about 1000 resources. After 1 year in HCL we are now no more than 500 WW and every... — read more 

Forbes: The Demise Of Symantec

https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardstiennon/2020/03/16/the-demise-of-symantec/#79c4a6755fc7 "Now that Symantec has effectively left the field which vendors are stepping in to fill its role? Cisco and Palo Alto Networks are the remaining large... — read more 

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59

NortonLifeLock jettisoned 59 jobs in Mountain View + https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/02/14/tech-job-cuts-totaling-1100-jolt-silicon-valley-east-bay/

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Broadcom is a fool’s paradise

If you consider working for Broadcom you need to get yourself treated for therapy . This company is so messed up internally- beyond imagination! Whomsoever they decide to acquire next ... Listen! They will cut the workforce to its bone . Do not... — read more 

Broadcom- Symantec faces high employment attrition

The deserve this - remember they let go about 60% of the work force ! Now they are so messed up internally because whomsoever they decided to retain are jumping off the Broadcom boat !! Most are Waiting for the first vesting of shares to regain some... — read more 

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Next TSA round of layoffs

Wednesday February 12th ! This could be the final finale. Broadcom has insists that they want to wind up TSA’s by February end.

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