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.

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 

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

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 

As a VMware employee, I am quite disappointed and worried about the acquisition. I'm interested in your experiences when Broadcom acquired Symantec?

RIP VMware … scan through this forum to understand what’s coming your way !

this board is dead...

Based on research and the data here, I understand that many ppl had to leave after Broadcom acquired Symantec due to the way Broadcom operates (Acquires and chops some from the acquired company) . Wanna know how are they doing now under Broadcom... — read more 

Half my team, including myself, were notified last week of the reduction in force (RIF) at Broadcom. The 3 of us are Oregon remote employees; our last day is this Friday. I'm trying to figure out how many other Oregon folks were hit by the latest... — read more 

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 

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 

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

Are they going to totally close Warsaw by laying off most of Poland’s remote workers?

They should! You wouldn’t guess the ending!!

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 

Buddies in Symantec. How are you all doing?

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

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

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 

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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.

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 

I wonder if you still feel that way?

Just like this thread

We heard EMEA Sales will be outsourced!

More to come. Getting thrown out in the cold with the virus.

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 

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

https://www.thetelegraph.com/realestate/article/Former-Symantec-CEO-Greg-Clark-Selling-6-9M-Home-15054451.php

Official notification sent to all on TSA. The end is near ! Well ... FU BRCM

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 

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 

Broadcom Support Engineers are responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical problems for Broadcom Enterprise Software customers for multiple solutions and underlying technologies using superior expertise in technical skills, guidance... — read more 

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

https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-to-acquire-symantecs-cyber-security-services-business-from-broadcom.htm There you go !