The company is no longer requiring workers to be vaccinated if they work remotely and don't have to travel or meet customers or be on site.
you know what i think
Sometimes it has seemed to me that I could discern something holy, something sacred, in the deep and troubled sadness of those about me. Alas, I discovered that this sadness stems solely from the doleful observation that Cisco intends to create a... — read more
deferred comp changes
I've been in the cisco deferred compensation plan for years - built up a nice $10m nest egg in deferred comp and deferred RSU's thanks to the generosity of the company. NOW they are changing the plan parameters??? Anyone else agree this is AWFUL — read more
TEXAS
For anyone facing an adverse job action in TEXAS. vaccine_job_loss@twc.texas.gov 800-939-6631 EO GA-40 See, the Texas Workforce Commission site for more details.
Shut the front door
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/judge-issues-nationwide-injunction-against-biden-s-vaccine-mandate-federal-n1285551
Vax mandate is on hold at Cisco
Dear Cisco US Employees, As I'm sure many of you have seen, a federal court issued a nationwide order to pause the Biden Administration's federal contractor vaccine mandate. We are currently reviewing these developments to understand the impact on... — read more
Can we organize
If Cisco leadership continues to force vax mandate, can we organize for larger lawsuit? BristolMeyer employees (already forced out) are starting to do so using Attorney Cameron Atkinson of Pattis &... — read more
something to think about!
I never cease to be amazed at the way that Cisco wants to be the one who determines what information we have access to. Yet it is also a big proponent of a particularly unpatriotic form of zabernism. Do you see something wrong with that picture? What... — read more
RTP is closing
Confirmed
VAX MANDATE THREAD VACCINE BOOGALOO
Let’s light the candle on Vax mandate thread v2! So far the court systems have shutdown the multiple executives orders for vaccine mandates. Private companies like Cisco can still try and impose mandates in their employees. Cisco said that the... — read more
Vax proof in USA
What is the latest with Cisco's position on uploading our Vaccination cards in the USA? Sure there is debate about Cisco being overly aggressive in getting those Vax card images from employees, and the subjective interpretation of Federal Judge... — read more
enough is enough
Not only have the most gutless, barbaric mooncalves you’ll ever see decided to glorify their malisons by dressing them up as moral and righteous prerogatives, but their reinterpretations of historic events are being debated as though they were... — read more
Job market is not so good for network engineers
I keep hearing about how great the job market is right now but I'm not seeing it. Yes, for people in retail or manufacturing this is probably better than it ever was, but I've been hitting a wall for six months trying to get a decent offer. I've been... — read more
Techies get LRed while BAs get the ride
Waste of space BAs get to ride the techies while the SE/SAs get LRed. Soon there will be no one left to generate business. A “celebrated” self styled nontechnical CTO ( magically metamorphosed from being a BA), thinks SD-WAN is for the SP sector. God... — read more
More layoffs
December and January have often been layoff months in the past, what are the chances we're having another major round sometime in that period?
The end of severances
“ LOL, no more pocketing the severance and starting at a competitor hours later. Cisco scr3ws the employees yet again. It’s like the parking meters that print a ticket for your dash - the value expires when you leave. There’s nothing “more positive”... — read more
Got an offer to join as a data analyst in the UK - concerned about layoffs?
Should I keep looking elsewhere? From what I gather here it seems the hardware guys are at higher risk of LRs... to what extent is this true? Would I be making a mistake accepting an offer from Cisco UK?
US Commercial AM / SA Downsizing
Does anyone have any info on the US Commercial Sales and Engineering downsizing that is being targeted at AMs and SAs.
No notification, NOTIFICATION!
Informed we have until the end of April to find another internal or external job. They are providing “talent movement” assistance but NO mention of severance. Have packages gone away completely?
Get MM out in front of more customers immediately !
Cisco will be fine. That is all.
How to escape TAC
Moved to a dying team 6 months ago and the manager will not help me with my burnout because they have understaffed us to the point of no return. I have about 1.5 years tac experience. I can see that Cisco is going to sh-t and morale is lower than... — read more
Competitors get the best out of Cisco very easily
I think it has never been easier for competitors to take the best people from Cisco. Do you think so too? The reason is that Cisco will not make the slightest effort to keep them. I think that this company will pay a "huge price" because it so easily... — read more
Is Wall St. blind?
Cisco can't ship customer orders. Offices are not opening up anytime soon with new COVID waves - so who needs switches, routers, and APs. They are getting very little from the remote worker wave. Just wondering why the stock is on fire lately?... — read more
GSSO Layoff Rumors
With so many people leaving GSSO, layoffs may not be needed. Too many big names and notable names have left. One person in of itself is not a big deal but when there is a significant collective number of VP, Directors, Managers, and Individual... — read more
Cisco Live EU is dead
If I am to believe the rumors that are circulating, the event is a no-go.
Forced vacation protest
Don’t take the vax and don’t put in the forced mandatory PTO. SEND A MESSAGE
Vax claim rejected
My manager told me to take the shot or I’ll be laid off. How much do I push the issue? I have two small kids at home. You all are my sole source or advice. Help
adverse employment action
Has anyone been on the receiving end of an adverse employment action as a result of the vaccine "mandate"?
Lawrenceville
As far as I can see, there are very few people here who think that Lawrenceville should not be closed? I had a friend who was there but left, so I don’t know what the atmosphere is like there now and what’s going on, and I’d love to know. — read more
Security 4% is Strong Growth … Huh
What world does SB live in that 4 % growth is a strong start. She is incompetent and she has confirmed it these last 3 Quarters of being the VP of global security sales. The security competition is growing anywhere on the low end of 20% to almost... — read more
This is upsetting
I hate watching as Cisco slowly morphs from one of the best companies in the industry to the average mess we are right now. So much potential was wasted and for what? Short term gains that buffed bonuses of those on top and nothing else. As somebody... — read more
Accommodation Status
Could you please provide your update on accommodation request? How you found the process? Any helpful feedback for others going through this process. Thank you.
Are Business Architects the new SA?
I see a number of positions open. Paying up to $200K sometimes. What grade is this? Grade 12? What is the difference between Solutions architect and business architect?
SA Pooling with C2E and Agile TSA
With the SAs going to a pool model, the SA as a competitive differentiation will start to fade away. The competitors know this and more importantly customers know this. The Cisco SE used to mean something to customers. EK has destroyed the Cisco... — read more
RTP Grand Expansion
RTP is doubling head count and adding six buildings. Exec office confirmed.
Omicron
Return to work being postponed again!
Cisco has been degrading the value they deliver to customers for decades
The sad fact for customers is that Cisco has been degrading the value they deliver to customers for 20 years. In the early days, SEs worked closely with the Development Engineers to ensure technology was being deployed appropriately. Cisco knew it... — read more
You are not safe
If you feel safe anywhere at Cisco you're setting yourself for a very unpleasant surprise. They are working really hard on replacing everybody who's been here for a while with a younger and cheaper model. They might not bring the same knowledge or... — read more
Cisco buying Forcepoint
Heard Cisco is going to buy forcepoint. Any news on this?