Read an article this morning that the layoffs this week were already planned in the original November announcement....I find that hard to believe since there were numerous other articles that said there were going to be no other layoffs. What is... — read more 

Whole team gone. This is so ridiculous. Project owned by another VP. I wonder if any VP cares the whole business any more than his own butt.

Recent layoffs are considered to be very small only in US. There is no news media that is covering it.

This is the first time layoffs are in sync world-wide. in the US, you can fire people any time. That is more difficult int the civilized world and so the layoffs always started there a few months later. What has changed?

I can't believe how the Cisco culture treats people like dirt once they are laid off. I'm very hurt! I realized it before, but now I see it first hand.

Has anyone successfully negotiated any aspects of a separation package with Cisco before?

Chuck is sending out promotion emails and congratulations CP right after the lay off day. No empathy for the employees who got impacted by layoff. He could at least wait for a couple days

Looks like a slow wind down. All good engineers gone.

Is anybody else utterly tired of being forced into another round of the blame game when something goes wrong instead of everybody working together to solve the issue? It’s all about who to pin the blame on and how to protect your own behind instead... — read more 

All my previous mods messages are gone, this is not right. Please

Can I just take the 4 month option if I have a new job lined off, and take a 4 month "bonus", or is there some reporting in place where they stop paying severance when I get a new job?

Dear Security Decision Maker, I have not seen a response to my email that I sent yesterday informing you that I am unable to travel to your location for a meeting, dinner, and fun activity. I do apologize but due to my executive leadership and... — read more 

I am principal engineer and my boss calls me backbone of Cisco but recent LRs were not fruitful. Cisco laid few of the finest people and couldn’t do anything. I have lost morale and decided to quit Cisco in support of my friends who got affected. — read more 

The influx of new leaders brought in to drive transformation to a SW company have failed miserably. Think about the blunders of the past few years, especially the lack of a transformation plan. No clue how to safely move from old to new. Just a... — read more 

while keeping slackers and pretenders here?

My options are below: Early exit - 8/31 + 4 month base salary + Lump sum to help with COBRA + Nov 10th RSU will vest + Year end bonus Standard exit - 10/16 + 3 month base salary + Lump sum to help with COBRA + Nov 10th RSU will vest + Year end... — read more 

Was Maria hired to systematically destroy TAC, one of Cisco’s strongest functions? Because Maria has systematically destroyed TAC and made it little better than a chat bot.

Ah, another Layoff. If you are affected; just accept it and move on. You were smart enough to get hired here. You will be hired somewhere else. Dependent on how invested with time and lifestyle with working at Cisco; it may be a big emotionally... — read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-18/cisco-plans-no-further-job-cuts-ceo-robbins-says-video

I know some people prefer taking a long, well-deserved break, while others might be jumping right back into the job hunt process. Is there a route that people recommend more, through personal experience or otherwise?

'active view' - this view enables you to see which threads had most recent replies somewhere in the middle of this page there is a button that will take you to "active" threads - once you click it you'll go here:... — read more 

Security (SBG) Data Center (ACI - most impact) TAC (Including Bangalore team) Most IT support in India All BU contractors reduced Will further continue, be prepared.

It's my first time getting laid off, and I'm trying to get to my bearings with everything... vested stocks, separation pay, etc. Any guidance and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Cisco IT is huge. With tons of mgrs / Program Mgrs, etc with hardly any work I never see anyone getting touched there Same this year as well?

I'm starting a thread where we can consolidate info know so far about today's cuts and track things down more easily. If you are impacted or know someone who is, please put info here about location, positions and number of impacted.

or was that just BS? Cisco has so many managers with few reports or none. So many useless directors and above as well. Top heavy to the extreme and they aren't the ones getting work done.

So about ghosting those you used to work with after the last several LRs... Don't expect any help from them. Karma.

We just hired 2 fresh grads and got an internal transfer from India - All this year. And they let go of a technical leader who was mentoring them. This is how Cisco works!

Extremely generous package...including RSU acceleration. I'm not even mad about it. I hated every minute at this place. I actually feel relieved.

So yeah, I got terminated.

I also got impacted. The director had no emotions at all. Ba----d called me and just handed over me the package and not even a word of thanks for working for 10+ years

Hey, I got Laid off today, after 10 years of working for the company. I have a question, what is RSU acceleration? how does that work? Thanks for anything you can share on this.

My boss booked a 1on1 for 8 am his time. This was scheduled yesterday. If I am affected I will try to handle with grace.

looks like some individuals from the UK CX center's are being let go today. Not sure on the specific numbers but a few people that I am aware of have been let go today.

I am 50+ yr old with 15+ years at CSCO. Director called for 1:1 at 10:00am after ages Sure this is the sign.

We have been told there is no budget for customer meetings for the remainder of the FY. When we need expense the most to try to close what is remaining, we are being told there is no expensing allowed. Anyone have any insight into this.