Hi, I know this is probably not the best place to ask this question, but I have nowhere to get the answer from. I’m currently with VMware and I’m using Lyra service which is a service provided for employee psychological well-being. Some companies... — read more
Benefits at Broadcom
Sorry I know this is not really a place for asking benefits offered but I couldn’t get the information from blind. Currently at VMWare but with the acquisition, I have the following question because my family has the need. Does Broadcom offer... — read more
Transition
VMwarean here. Is it true if you take the transition package that you don’t get the severance package after? It’s one or the other? How was this handled for past acquisitions?
How is sase group doing
At Broadcom and are you excited to being part of vmware sase/edge BU? Any insights on reorganization at vmware?
question on layers of management from current vmware employee
keep hearing that Broadcom runs a flat org. How flat is it? What is a typical layer of org chart from IC to Hok? IC -> manager -> director -> vp -> Hok ? Is that as flat as it gets? thx
401K match and ESPP
Does Broadcom offer 401k and if so how much is the match and other related details? How about an employee stock purchase program? If yes any discounts, max contributions, and other details?
VMware employee - What should we expect?
A few questions for you all, Broadcomers. I expect to survive the initial cuts. Should I expect a base-pay cut? Should I expect my total comp to go up, and what's a good ballpark expectation percentage-wise? I'm a director; should I expect a... — read more
Field Sales Teams at BC
Heard a lot about engineering and dev ops… non customer facing roles. Can any field sales reps (core or specialist) shed some light on their experiences? Should we expect massive sales cuts in acquisition? WFH? Expense accounts for our customers? — read more
Query to Bcom
VMware employee here. We are told your financial year is November to October. But… When do you get pay reviews/ pay rises? When are promotions within the year? When are you awarded bonuses? ( are bonuses mainly rsu’s? Or money?) How many day’s... — read more
$1000 After ER today
Let's go baby
Remote work
VMware employee here. What happens if you were hired to work remotely and there is no office nearby? Will you be forced out and be on the target list for early rounds of layoffs?
Breaking Down the Status Quo at VMware
Upon the announcement of the acquisition, substantial talent left within a few months to other companies in the Silicon Valley, leading to a high attrition rate at VMware. The continued delay and the numerous reorganizations that kept happening... — read more
Broadcom to exit TV Space
It is avery strong rumor now that BCM will exit the TV STB SoC space - no more Broadcom after 2024. How will this effect us?
Can I get a job at Broadcom if I was laid off from VMware?
Once Broadcom officially becomes VMware's owner, can I apply for a job even if I was previously laid off from VMware? Are former employees blacklisted or not? Has anybody from the previously acquired companies been through something similar and could... — read more
VMware Question to Broadcom UK
What is it like at Broadcom in the UK&I? Are you a single entity or apart of a wider group? I.e. Northern Europe or EMEA. Staff receive RSUs? Are there annual gatherings?
How are the bonus attainments for the different BUs?
Left MF earlier this year and wondering if they near maxed again
VMware right now
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8NDpo8G/
Did anyone expect better Q4 results?
Cash from operations of $4,583 million for the fourth quarter, less capital expenditures of $122 million, resulted in $4,461 million of free cash flow, or 50 percent of revenue Quarterly common stock dividend increased by 12 percent to $4.60... — read more
Broadcom Layoffs 2023
Thoughts? Any Broadcom layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Current VMware employee
From the Broadcom side of things, how are you all perceiving the upcoming acquisition? Do you see it as a good or a bad thing? For our customers and us, the very idea of Hock acquiring us has caused massive upheaval, and damage to our brand, and... — read more
This place brings me down
Do you think the erosion of benefits will continue?
BSG aka SS Titanic...
shifting deck chairs...lmfao....
New benefits costs
Wow, now we're seeing where some savings are coming from. If you are on a family plan bend over.
Mainframe Software Division on Performance Plan
Most, if not all of Mainframe is on a performance plan. It doesn’t matter how you look at it, the quarterly goals broken into 30/60/90 for each quarter only confirms the insecurities of management. Goal setting with Don was a waste. Most managers... — read more
More hostage videos appearing as acquisition gets closer
Seeing more "Broadcom is so awesome I love it here" videos on social media. How much do you love Broadcom? $AVGO? hah!
any news from Australia?
waiting...
Paying tithing (10%) to the BIG GUY
That is a major concern that needs to be addressed.
The inflationary cycle is just starting
FED can’t orchestrate soft landing.
I probably ain't gonna get any...
but. Did managers already advise people of new equity in 2023....?
Earnings report
The latest earnings report is coming out tomorrow. Let's see if the numbers are up to par with Tan's expectations or if there'll be cuts to make sure they get where he wants them to be. I'm not too worried, to be honest. Being laid off would not be... — read more
Stain on your CV?
I've been trying to get out of here for a long time. I don't think that the experience at Broadcom on my CV is anything special that would set me apart from other candidates, but I also don't think that it is a stain on my resume as some say. This... — read more
Discouraged from looking for a new job
I assume that most of you are looking for new opportunities because working here is getting worse and worse. Either I'm not lucky enough, or it's not so easy to get a better job right now. What are your experiences like?
The truth about Broadcom
https://www.techspot.com/news/95573-what-has-broadcom-become.html "The truth is Broadcom is not a semiconductor company. Nor is it a software company. It is a private equity fund, maximizing cash flow from an endless series of acquisitions. " This... — read more
When is the mass wacking?
It's getting nears the end of the fiscal year. I keep hearing rumors of big cuts due to "uncertainties". Will Hock wack people to pay for his VMWare buy?
Alt Reality?
seeing a lot of social media posts about hock, broadcom software, innovation and great place to work. did things get better since i left in 2021? or am I experiencing an alternative universe....?
welcome new bcom employees l
https://news.yahoo.com/global-tech-company-broadcom-inc-161000384.htm
Most complainers exaggerate
There are many complainers here, which makes sense, however, no matter how angry and frustrated someone is at this company, one should still try and be objective. Guys, is there anything you like here? I also have many complaints, but working at... — read more