It certainly took me a while, but I finally figured out what I don’t want in a career. A toxic work environment and 70+ hour weeks (at best) aren’t worth any promotion. Some things matter more than money and titles. I feel so much better accepting... — read more
It all depends on your team
I really consider myself lucky to be part of a great team - we stick together and deliver good results. Having a good team can make a huge difference
How was VMware Explore?
As I am no longer with VMware, just wondering how the event was this year
How are all these ex VMware struggling?
I left VMware early on the Broadcom debacle; I knew it was a ticking time bo-b despite the sweet talk from executives. I left and I am better off but what surprises is all my VMware connections seemingly struggling to find the next place in my feed... — read more
EUC China R&D is terminated
Over 200 employees are fired.
Tanzu
Anybody hearing rumors about the future of Tanzu? April keeps coming up as the end date.
Quiet quitting
It's been very quiet on quiet quitting lately. Did all of you suddenly realize that not doing your job properly isn't such a good idea after all and could cost you your employment?
Nearest BC office is full - What now?
I'm a remote employee who is prepared to su-k it up and embrace RTO. However I've been told the nearest BC office is already full. (Aside > I've been there several times and I see lots of open desks) Many weeks ago my manager helped me submit a... — read more
The Silent Majority: What Customers Really Think of Broadcom’s VMware Buy
https://www.channele2e.com/feature/the-silent-majority-what-customers-really-think-of-broadcoms-vmware-buy
VMware Layoffs 2025
This is a master thread about VMware layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
RSU Grant conditions
What is the RSU conditions? If i accept the new contract, and RSU' are granted in December 2024, will that mean i will get all the mentioned amount vested in 2028? Please serious comments !!
Who is looking forward to the next round of layoffs?
If I could volunteer for it, I'd happily do it. I'm beyond tired of this place.
Broadcom's Pathetic AI Bot Application
Hock's HR and IT team's use of an AI bot to ZERO-out TheLayoff.com posts is pitiful.
If you thought Pat was bad for VMware...
... he has now managed to tank Intel and get it kicked out of the Dow index after 25 years. It still makes me laugh with scorn at what an overrated charade he was at VMW.
VeloBU
VCF just laid off many. Does anyone know when Velo will start making its cuts now that it is a stand alone company?
Constant fear and anxiety
Its so hard to focus here. The constant change, reorgs, adjustments. I'm so worried about getting RIFd. Anytime my boss changes the time for our 1 on 1, it scares the cr-p out of me. I'd feel better if I knew the job market was better, but so... — read more
KKR fires Omnissa Worldwide SVP of Sales
Mrs Ruelas just got fired from Omnissa after two quarters of terrible sales. Who is next?
There is a good chance you or others in your team are about to be let go...
There is a good chance you are about to be let go If you are being asked to train someone else on what you do under the pretense of awareness or cross-training. There is a good chance that if you are the one cross-training a coworker is being let go... — read more
Layoffs and attrition are a bad combination
You know things are getting messy when I’m being asked to take on tasks I’ve never done before and wasn’t trained for, all on top of my regular work. I said no and told them if they want to fire me for it, go for it. I don't even care anymore. My... — read more
Omnissa EUC Layoffs expected
Looks like KKR is finally realizing how low the numbers really are and heads are rolling at the top sales level... This only means layoffs are right around the corner.
More layoffs this week?
How worried should we be?
Newsweeks World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2024
https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-most-trustworthy-companies-2024 Ranked 39th for technology companies, this either has to be a joke or I wonder how much they paid to be part of this poll.
SDE being rebrand
SDE rebranded to velo cloud and functions within SDE being moved to VCF. During the SDE all hands yesterday nothing could be said but hours later an email out from Hawk. What is it? 11 months in? No one knows what they are doing!! This is the... — read more
SDE consumed by VCF or getting sold off?
Hearing 2 rumors Either SDE is getting merged with VCF or getting ready to be sold off.
I need to submit an expense report
Who do I send my expense report to?
Left VMware in 2018 and need 2016 W2
How do I get a W2 from 2016 when I was at VMware? I thought there was a site (Workday or ADP). Any helpful reply would be much appreciated.
Can't find a new job
Quit from B by the end of March, Can't find a new job so far, over 6 months....
Broadcom HR Using Tactics to Downgrade Our Posts
I've noticed that an AI bot or BC HR employee is reducing all our posts to zero. Why? because they know that journalists and others visit this site to find the latest on AVGO.
October layoffs
Any division getting chopped off? Is rumours that SDE and ANS divisions are getting chopped off true?
Do RSUs get bumped every year?
Does anyone know if we get fresh RSUs every year? Not referring to the ones we got at joining that vest over four years but do we get fresh ones every year out was that just a one time thing?
$102.5 million settlement in a securities fraud class action against VMware LLC
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has secured a $102.5 million settlement in a securities fraud class action against VMware LLC (formerly VMware, Inc.) and certain of its former executives. VMware, now owned by Broadcom, Inc., is a cloud computing and... — read more
Totally silent here
We're working from a country where Omnissa hasn't established the entity, all we get from leadership is silence. What are they doing that's taking so long? Don't we deserve some communication?
Cork office consolidation again
We’ve been told cork office is getting consolidated again from two buildings down to one now and considering cork was not listed in the attendance slide in last all hands does that mean more layoffs or they don’t care about RTO in cork ??? — read more
RTO is being used to silently layoff people without severance
Amazon and everyone is doing it. No secret. Oracle moved their HQ to Austin TX and then to Nashville TN. Every move sheds tons of people. Broadcom will also move to TX. The transnational global companies cannot be held to any jurisdiction and they... — read more
Feeling demoralized
Laid off a little over three months ago. Still unemployed. I've got enough savings so I'm not worried about that, but I really did think I'd have a job by now. Keep your skills updated, folks. Find some time to do it. I thought I was set and I was... — read more
Costa Rica
Do contractors in Costa Rica (converted VMware full time employees) need to renew their contract every quarter?
Why did we get our paycheck early this cycle?
Is this company wide or BU specific? (Tanzu)
Voluntarily exiting
Looking for serious and honest opinion if one should pursue an offer in a safe company (doesn‘t fire people, cannot name), located within a couple of mins reach, better job role, great culture, but compensation will be down 40% (due to RSUs... — read more
Location update in workday
I got an email saying my work location was updated in workday. It got updated to a different City ,State but within 50miles radius from my home but no office location is specified. Anybody know what does this mean ? Thanks
HocktoberFest for VCF
Heard discussions started on return to office / no more work from home / etc. We have a re-org meeting on the 22nd as well Anyone not a 12 year old troll know the deets?