Just saw that the Beat scheduled for 2/25/2026 was canceled for “leader training”. I guess the ELT is coaching them what to say for the upcoming layoff.

The positive side with Ai. Now I can pretend work with useless Ai trainings. I am working with fake POC with Ai. Ask ai for some dummy implementation and call it as my poc. I can watch Netflix whole day and still get good performance review, because... — read more 

This is just a public service announcement. and these roles are not fake as Cisco's open roles.

Most of their cases are general inquiries with zero technical complexity and could be easily handled by AI. Every new ticket opened is nothing but a CAPEX/OPEX to Cisco.

"I want to be fully clear and transparent on the great place to work programme" doesn't mention that Cisco buys their way to the top Ok

Does anyone know if there will be any layoffs in the SBG , considering that it’s one week now after the earnings call?

While we are spinning our wheels. Who, on the exec side, is responsible for this?

The company keeps letting go of people who actually know the work and matter, then shuffling others into roles they aren’t set up for. It’s creating gaps and inefficiencies that could’ve been avoided. I'll never understand the logic behind their... — read more 

I was laid off after Q1 results were announced, even though there was no formal announcement of any cuts by the company. Came as quite a surprise. They are doing stealth cuts every quarter, may not be a high number that they need to announce, but... — read more 

How is it working for you? Any repercussions?

https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/11/cisco-president-warns-ai-agents-need-background-checks-like-human-employees

Do you think that UCS can survive this situation? . https://www.crn.com/news/networking/2026/cisco-revises-partner-contract-terms-in-response-to-soaring-memory-prices

I came from the Splunk side, where company bonuses were often. With the most recent earnings call and stock dip, what is the likelihood we receive?

Cisco H1b transfer timeline Has anyone gone through H1b transfer recently from Cisco? I got an offer three days ago and background check was triggered yesterday. Does Fragomen Immigration wait for background check before sending immigration... — read more 

The stock is down 6.5% over the past six months. Under the employee stock purchase program, shares are acquired at the end of each six-month period. At that time, a charge appears. Is that charge simply the cost of the shares purchased, or does it... — read more 

Rumor during Cisco Live was a big wave of good talent voluntarily departing from DC marketing. Not sure what's happening there?

SBG is getting hit. Good luck everyone

Layoffs in SBG have started

Already started

Where's the bottom. All was fine yesterday, but today begs to differ. What a bunch of clowns at the helm.

Cisco stopped calling out LRs but these are happening. Splunk, security and CX are targets with negative growth, and AI doing more of their work. Please comment as you know these actions this week.

All rumors were fake. Cisco is growing 10% YoY and stock price is better than its peers. Just see no reason for layoffs or site closings. Would not be surprised if nothing happens in August either.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/11/cisco-csco-q2-earnings-report-2026.html We sabotage ourselves, why? Explain.

That is good news for SBG and Collab!

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cisco-ceo-explains-why-thinks-094401737.html I mean it sounds good at Chucks level. Has he actually seen the layers upon layers of pointless management?

Naming the new Webex devices after himself, G2, is next level trolling. Congrats

I received an offer today, and I’m planning to meet with my manager tomorrow to give notice. I’m wondering whether a full two weeks is necessary. I want to leave professionally and on good terms, but I’m also ready to move on.

Any news what can happen and when

Cisco’s P/E ratio is 33+ - higher than Google, Amazon, Meta and Netflix. That’s crazy- Wall Street is valuing Cisco higher than all these other companies! If I have one regret about not being in Cisco it’s this: stock was dead for many years and... — read more 

Tough times are ahead because of H1Bs + AI + work going offshore. So, sell your home(s), and stock(s) (if they are in profit) and keep cash to survive the tough time.

I calculate my savings every single week just to see if I can afford to quit. The daily stress and negativity have long stopped being worth the salary. It's gotten so bad that I've been considering some very risky financial choices just for my peace... — read more 

We have no control over leadership decisions but we do have control over keeping our skills up-to-date because as history has shown rapid decisions, knee-je-k decisions, and lack of understanding creates constant change. Maybe this video might help... — read more 

Again.

After all the talk of AI, re-orgs, non performant BUs the time for talking will end next week. Hearing Collab is heading for a 20% haircut which is long overdue. Will be targeted mostly at high cost locations.