Having layoffs all the time reinforced by different attrition tactics such as PIPs and RTO? To what end? I’m seriously asking. Every well run company would have a sound cost-cutting strategy that would disrupt the overall functioning as little as... — read more 

There’s enough laid off employees to start a better version of Cisco. We will call its Disco ;) Who’s with me????

Is the bonus number locked before LR decisions were made ? If it ain’t , this will end up being another way for Cisco to shift $ from bonus bucket to severance and pay less overall

This is so weird and strange, Cisco could have easily eliminated these people in LR, but choosing to go PIP route. Seems to me, LR for older and high salary people, while PIP to drive additional people out using nasty Cisco HR machine. Do not... — read more 

Hey Cisco. Hows things?

Started doing some studies recently. Hopefully I can keep my job until this time next year to have enough time to finish my study and interview process.

There is a Director, Performance Management position advertised on the internal jobs board in San Jose. It pays $217k-$268k. Grad Someone posted about a PIP early this week. Cisco is going to get rid of people by firing instead of paying them to go... — read more 

Has anyone tried to do any freelancing work on Upwork or Guru?

What happens to the files in laptop local drives after LR? Does IT make a copy and send them all to managers?

I spent the last month researching and applying for jobs, using my network connections. Sadly it seems that there are many Ghost Job postings and very few real opportunities right now. Most of the connections I have at other places are telling me... — read more 

Lab is on the first floor, second and third floor are where open space workers are I made two counts, mentally, the total number of individuals per floor and second the number of white people I did this this week, post LR I counted one out of 60... — read more 

What the heck is going on in our economy? No one is hiring and we’re all fu---d.

I never thought in a million years Executive Assistants would be part of the LR’s. Well, here I am after 10 yrs of assisting different leaders. So, I was just offered to move with someone who was not LR’d. Not sure I want to stay at Cisco after this... — read more 

LR’d team member who was a top performer but the incompetent and lazy ones are left. Management would rather layoff competent staff and keep the low performers. Disgusting how ineffective the leaders are able to make these decisions. Easier to... — read more 

SF Gate report based on WARN notice Cisco filed to California EDD. https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/cisco-layoff-round-slams-bay-area-19778171.php

In other companies the employee survey scores are shared with the team, reviewed by higher up managers, get rolled up and are shared with the organization and then further to the company as a whole to show the score over time. That is true... — read more 

how is it after bloodbath. All fake arrogant PEs

If you end up not being laid off this round, you may as well be laid off in the next one. There will be more layoffs, and all the time. It’s the way of corporations these days. Basically, use your time here to look for the next good thing for... — read more 

Layoff Permanent 563 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 Layoff Permanent 145 560 McCarthy Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 Layoff Permanent 134 500 Terry A. Francois Blvd San Francisco CA 94158

I'm afraid it's a total disaster. The leadership isn't prepared to answer the pressing questions, and they seem clueless about the purpose of the new roles being created. The CSS team is getting increasingly frustrated as their inquiries remain... — read more 

I noticed a manager had 200 directs. can someone explain that? Is that a temp move due to LR?

Help me understand how a leader with 10% employee engagement not be LR?

Does the severance email include exactly how much $ you will receive or for unemployment support purposes is it better to just make an estimate based on accrued AL/LSL and the lump sum package?

Also, lot of senior management from different BUs is visiting Bangalore office!

Finding a job in tech by applying online was fruitless, so Glenn Kugelman resorted to another tactic: It involved paper and duct tape. Kugelman, let go from an online-marketing role at eBay, blanketed Manhattan streetlight poles with 150 fliers over... — read more 

I wanted to share my recent experience with my manage, and get some advice. During a 1-on-1 meeting, he informed me that I have 8 weeks to complete a set of tasks according to his timeline. If I don’t finish them all on time, I’ll be put on a... — read more 

With stock value raising by a dollar and pennies, is it good time to sell out our RSU/ESPP accrued stocks? tell me tell me your plans...

He cut me in Feb this year. Now he has been booted out. Booooooooooooooooom. That waackoo was a real tool. Everyone on the team hated him with a passion. My only wish is for him to apply at the company I currently work at. I will give him the shytest... — read more 

How many LR’d in Japan this time?

There is no such thing as impacted in the corporate arena. The only thing impacted is the undigested food you ate yesterday. Face it we got fired and Cisco is giving us money to go away quietly and to mitigate any risk or reduce the chances of a... — read more 

people will come to help you so you need to train them. they will take work away from you manager scheduled a simple 1-1 for the D day manager stopped responding to messages and was no show for meetings scheduled . Zero communication ... — read more 

Finally a decision we can applaud! An announcement has been made about the departure of one of the VP’s. Well done LC, good move.

As someone who has been working on this $hit for now thirty plus years; I hereby declare "technology worker" is now officially finally commoditized globally for 2024. Doesn't matter if you make McDonalds french fries or sit in front of a PC all day... — read more 

I was LR’d and my former manager has scheduled a transition meeting. Is that even legal?

Cisco closed down its flagship 8, 9 and 10 buildings in San Jose, including the main ELT one and the EBC facilities. Robbins moved to Atlanta in a very selfish maneuver to prepare his political career. He knows we've entered Cisco's freefall to the... — read more 

Do not stress out over things you do not have control over. We are going through an LR. There will be another one next year, possibly two. There will be one or two in 2026, 2027 and 2028. It'll continue. This is Cisco and this how Cisco... — read more