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    VMware Reviews

    Updated May 28, 2017
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    VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger
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    Pros

    • They really mean it when they say they are committed to things like work/life balance (in 299 reviews)

    • cutting edge technology, Friendly environment, safe to work, great salary (in 89 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Senior Network Virtualization engineer"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Senior Network Virtualization Engineer in Broomfield, CO
      Current Employee - Senior Network Virtualization Engineer in Broomfield, CO
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Paternity leave is amazing : 18 weeks!
      training on new technology
      good compensation
      6% 401K match
      unlimited PTO
      ESPP

      Cons

      moving to other department is very hard

      Advice to Management

      keep doing what you are doing to drive the company to more success.
      Be more flexible in employee internal opportunity seeking

    2. Helpful (2)

      "In Full Time Sales"

      Star Star Star Star Star
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sales Representative in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Sales Representative in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      They are playing the "long game" and understand the value of strategic approaches and plans.

      Cons

      Too many reorgs causing territory and account shifts.

      Advice to Management

      I think the company is well run and more strategic today than it was a year ago. A real shift is happening and VMW is less of an ELA machine than it used to be and this is a good thing.

    3. "Great place to work in a beautiful setting"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Palo Alto, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Palo Alto, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at VMware full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      company culture, working environment, smart people who are focused on delivering exceptional products and services

      Cons

      Politics can get in the way of doing the "right thing".

      Advice to Management

      Stay focused on core business priorities.

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    4. "MTS-3"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - MTS3 in Palo Alto, CA
      Current Employee - MTS3 in Palo Alto, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very nice place to work.

      Cons

      compensation is not at par with companies in bay area.

    5. "Good company"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Senior Member of Technical Staff in Palo Alto, CA
      Current Employee - Senior Member of Technical Staff in Palo Alto, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Lots of campus benefits and beautiful work place

      Cons

      Lot of legacy code and lots of maintenance.

      Advice to Management

      Keep salaries updated

    6. "Strategic Accounts"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Client Executive in Rocklin, CA
      Current Employee - Client Executive in Rocklin, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      VMware has an amazing culture and great compensation. Portfolio of products keep you in position to be successful. Definite recommendation.

      Cons

      At times the culture seems to be possibly at risk due to the subtle influence of Dell post acquisition. As long as VMware is left alone, it will be a great place to work long-term.

      Advice to Management

      Please ensure VMware maintains its independence from Dell/EMC.

    7. "Balanced Organization to work for"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Technical Recruiter in Austin, TX
      Former Employee - Technical Recruiter in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at VMware full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Work/Life Balance
      Opportunity to Grow
      Recognize Talent
      Promote Talent

      Cons

      Bureaucratic planning
      Some Leaders do not possess our core values

      Advice to Management

      Be more in tune with your employees

    8. "Good work-life balance, well compensated"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Software Engineer in Palo Alto, CA
      Current Employee - Software Engineer in Palo Alto, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at VMware full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Well compensated, brilliant coworkers, unlimited day offs, good medical insurance, great benefits, flexible working hours, good management, nice office, plenty activities to join after work

      Cons

      No free lunch.
      I can't think of anything else.
      I can't think of anything I can't think of anything else.

    9. "Enjoyed my time there, learned a lot"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Manager in Atlanta, GA
      Former Employee - Manager in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at VMware full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great people, open atmosphere, good work, good benefits.

      Cons

      Political, Upper Management very secretive, work life balance was provided in exchange for being available to work whenever called for E.G. long days or weekends. Limited upward mobility.

    10. "Client Exec"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Washington, DC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at VMware full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Good People, Good Pay and Benefits.

      Cons

      Management isn't too interested in their people. They are interested in the bottom line and I know all these type of companies are but much turn over because of this statement.

      Advice to Management

      Hire better managers

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