My gut feel - not recommendation, is that if I was in the position of
VB staff, I would not be waiting around for the that tap on the shoulder from the new owners. I would be looking for something new and
VB coming up with an offer would be an extra present.
This is based on my own experience. 18 months unemployed in 89/90. I spent 12 months of that chasing willow the whisp “opportunities “ put to me by “friends” that were a waste of time, to put it politely. If I were Virgin staff, I would kiss it goodbye, look for something else and then be pleasantly surprised if Virgin/Bain knocked on the door.
The alternative is sitting at home, getting depressed while you wait for the phone to ring. It won’t. Get out and think of something else. it’s healthier and might be more profitable.
Whatever you do, don’t let the grass grow under your feet. Forget
VB until they come for you with $$$.