Hi,
I joined
VMware last year. My query is in regards to VMware's acquisition by Broadcom Inc. As we all know, Broadcom has a history of layoffs after takeovers. I've started preparing for interviews as a result. Since I'm fairly new to the industry, I was hoping to get some guidance on how to handle this situation. Should I switch before the takeover since most of my team is planning on switching soon or should I wait? I also wanted to know the severance structure for laid off employees.
Thanks

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

VMWare has a history of destroying acquired businesses. Tanzu definitely will be beaten not sure about other offerings. better to get out at the earliest.

like

Thanks, this helps. I work on VMware's core stack and I definitely don't want to continue under Broadcom. I think getting laid off will look bad for my profile and is probably not worth any severance pay I might get from the company.

Related Posts

Best tips for sending thank you notes via email to all the people you interviewed with?

like
like

Bain & Company Bain & Company fish, could you describe how the referral process works? Does it occur before or after applying? Any caveats? Thank you :)

like

Has anyone done a PCNA assessment before for a job interview? Pretty much I ace this, the job is mine. Stressing because I’ve never done one before 😰

likehelpful

What is the maximum salary PepsiCo offers to their Associate manager for finance process ?

hi fishies, got a few first round and second round interviews next week - mainly in project finance, ECM and financing.
how do I prepare? would anyone like to please mock interview me? willing to pay £30-40 per 30 mins:)

like

Confessions page hai yaar, yaha pe bhi kyu salary discuss kar rahe ho 🙈

Can anyone provide salary estimate for Protiviti senior consultant in IAFA? Would be an external hire

like

Anyone at or going through Kearney Middle East kindly willing to share info about the interview process? Would much appreciate! (Currently going thru MBB+ interviews if you’d like info as well)

like

Please suggest platform to practice SQL, which can build confidence for interview..... TIA

likesmart

I got an interview call for VP position in Citi under CTI for their London office. My yoe is 15. Can someone suggest me salary I should ask for this position in London . Citi

like

I have an offer for a Senior Consultant role from PwC India. Need to know how are yearly hikes, bonuses etc.

like

Does anyone have experience interviewing with Playstation for a non-developer, non software engineer role? I’m in the final stages of a Product Management aligned role and I am trying to best prepare myself. The recruiter has been really great, informative, and supportive so far.

like

Looking to gain an understanding of Demand Gen Manager (marketing) roles and typical salaries. I have 7+ years of experience but also have a very nontraditional background so it seems hard to be considered for director level roles and above.

If anyone has insight into standard salaries for this type of role I’d appreciate the insight. Currently making 100k with stellar benefits.

like

Does an MBA make sense if you are already at 18lpa with 3 yoe.? Would love to hear your thoughts.
TIA

like

Does Citi usually drag their feet with the offer process? I received an offer two Fridays ago and the recruiter went to the hiring manager with my salary request. They countered my salary request last Tuesday and I countered back in between both numbers (only a $5000) differential. I reached out to the recruiter yesterday and she said she would get back to me very soon. Wanted to make sure I’m not in jeopardy of losing this offer for negotiating? TIA

like

I've worked my way up in my role over a decade+. I just found out I'm being paid substantially less than a male sergeant.

smart

What is the approximate salary of a senior associate in pwc?

like

Looking for some perspective in negotiations.

2nd year at midsize firm making 150k with 1700 billable hour requirement.

Got an in house offer at global company for 130k, $5000 signing bonus. They know I make 150k.

What’s the appropriate counter offer? Don’t want to be offensive because I really want this job, but also want to look out for my best interests. Boston market, IP counsel position.

like

More Posts

A Sr. AD in Boston should make around... (?)

Looking into egg freezing in NJ. Anyone else gone through this and have recommendation on clinic they’ve had a good experience with? TIA

like

What’s the best purchase for your home office you’ve made so far (including pre-COVID)?

likehelpful

i gotta job interview at amazon is it a good place

like

I'm doing everything in my power to not quit without another job lined up, and every interview falls through. I'm overwhelmed by my clients, I've had enough corporate koolaid for a lifetime, I could not care less about what I do, and I've started exhibiting destructive behaviors at work but keep getting told I'm doing great.

If I'm going to be stuck here, clearly my attitude is the main problem. How have you learned to find joy in your job? What makes you feel like you matter here? Why stay?

like

Fellow students, what kind of jobs do you have now? I recently got promoted to project engineer and looking back on how much I worried about grades it all seems so silly now

likefunny

I can’t believe companies pay millions for me to Google for content.

funny

Currently in IR and want to move to a better work life balance role....maybe engineering. Do engineers get paid more than responders/analyst? Looking to get the AWS SAA and maybe try to squeeze my way into a cloud sec role since i have about a year of AWS exp.

like

Infosys or ibm

Exp 6 years I want wlb and Job security do which will be the best .

like

Started at a boutique firm out of UG. Don’t feel like I’m building the skills I need to be considered at big4. Would join Deloitte’s current analyst class tomorrow if I could. How soon can I move/how?

like

Anybody here working in the tech domain in a consulting firm, especially Mckinsey? How is the work and life there for an IT person?

like

The sudden death of a friend has made me realize that my obsession with goals has caused me to miss out on so much of my life. How can I learn to refocus and make time for the people in my life?

likesmart

What’s the hair salon situation now? Any recommendation for Asian Male straight hair?

like

Hi all, could you please help me with in-hand salary for below mentioned structure.
YOE-4.5 years.
Basic is very low I know :( Tata Consultancy Infosys Amazon Accenture IBM Cognizant

Post Photo
like

Hi fishes, need urgent help. Any at-home medical services near Kharadi, Pune? Looking for IV drips for low BP. Hospitals are charging very high amounts for just 3 days.

like

How much should I ask for when being promoted to CD. What is a 1st time CD making? (Some bg info: International awards, multiple pitch wins during the pandemic, work entered in 2021 shows as well)

like

Hi Fishes and Sharks,
What is FSS?
I have seen many fishes posting received FSS, those are serving NP.

like

I completed 8 months and I want to resign
The problem is 90 days notice period
I am getting offers but after hearing 90 days of notice period, they don't process my profile.

I plan on servicing 60 days notice period and pay them one months salary.
How to go about this ?

like

Additional Posts in Tech India

YE discussion is coming up, how should you react on that call if you are dissatisfied?

Can the company deny giving experience letter or reliving letter? If yes, then under what circumstances.

like
like

Guys pleas help me choose which offer to choose. My current ctc is 9lpa.
TCS- 15lpa (IT Analyst)
Mindtree- 18lpa(Module lead)
I am looking for good WLB as I am having 1year old daughter.

like

Some book recommendations for software engineers. You're welcome. :)

Post Photo
likefunny

Has it ever happened to you that while your teammates got promoted to the next level, you were denied for the promotion? If yes, how did you deal with it and how has it shaped your present?

like
like

Which is the most impressive startup in your opinion

like

Hi folks, Any idea on wlb at @KPMG for Data Engineer role.

like
like

Will your company adopt 4 day work week?

like

Hi, I'm a new member and I need help. I have 31 likes from my posts and replies but I'm still not able to DM others. I suspect it's the first love icon that needs to be 11. What is this love icon with a count of 10, and how can I earn 1 more?

Post Photo
likesmartupliftinghelpful

Hi Fishes, I got a call from Infosys HR stating that I'm selected and I would receive offer in 10 days. It's been around 12 days now, yet to receive the offer. HR's not picking the calls too. Any ideas, has anyone undergone the same situation. Please help. Infosys Infosys Limited Infosys Consulting

like

HI GUYS

I was learning react from past 1 year and covered all advanced concepts and few projects too and got interviewed at a firm and was selected.

Now they are asking to learn angular and work will be on angular
I'm finding angular very difficult.
I thought utilizing mu react skills soon at work

But now I'm in a fix
Is it worth learning angular?

like

How do you deal with feeling guilty for leaving your current job in the middle of a project?

like

Hello guys. Need your help please. How do you get calls from product based companies?. Do you apply for jobs on Naukri/LinkedIn? Or apply directly on their website? Or is there any other way?. Because I see so many openings and apply but no one ever responds. Please help.

like
like

DM if anyone interested

Post Photo
like

H&R Block Hi Fishes, I'm interviewing with H&R block India and it might be going in the right direction. I just wanted to know how the work life balance at H&R block is and some insight into their variable pay system. H&R Block Tata Consultancy Tata Consultancy Infosys IBM

like

Hi Fishes,
BA profile. YOE 8+

I have cleared Nagarro's aptitude test, soon interview will get schedule. Please help me with the interview details so that I can prepare for it.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal