They could have let wiz bought them, google is buying wiz for $23B and laceworks could have benefited. Posting here as there is a group of people proudly left cisco and joined laceworks.

Lately it seems very difficult to get answers to product questions or support. It is like the majority of the time two scenarios. No one knows or No one cares A lot of #1 but plenty of #2

Why worry about LRs all the time? Follow the lead from LC. Go check the recent LinkedIn photo post of a boat, quay and a dog by LC while on her PTO. How quaint. Be quaint. Take your forced PTO while the company saves money. Then you get laid off... — read more 

The management too silent , waiting for right time

Like all Beats, this beat starts by logging into livestreaming, which as usual involves entering your email address twice because unlike every two-stage SSO system in the world, ours does not automatically pass the email on the initial redirection... — read more 

Is anyone else shocked by the personal things people post on this internal “SafeSpace”? Do people realize there are over 1500 Cisco employees on this space that can see their posts? Managers can see their direct report’s personal issues, and direct... — read more 

Not sure if this is a norm or an exception? Most companies pay annual pay raises, but Cisco gets away from giving any raises. Even during 9%+ inflation, employees are scrambling to pay bills. It gets harder each year as inflation cuts more of the... — read more 

I‘ve left Cisco EMEA some time ago, but I would agree 100%. You can be successful if you work hard and are a yes person. But strong results don’t get you anywhere, the key is that leadership likes you and you‘re not a threat. I have seen brilliant... — read more 

Lets start a poll. With a 25% mid year bonus and our numbers still absolutely cr-p, what does everyone thing our CPF will be for the end of the year? I am projecting 70%

if there was more product engineering and growth at cisco, there would be less toxic politics. this company is a shell of a great company it once was 20 years ago cisco mgmt if youre reading this, start innovating and take calculated risks. you keep... — read more 

what does everyone think will happen with this team? A lot of change has happened, and not sure what FY25 looks like for that team. Any insights or thoughts for the AppD team?

I have never seen as many political power plays at any corporate I’ve worked for as I have at Cisco. In Europe, many SVPs, VPs, GMs and Directors, who have been deeply entrenched for many years (often having completed the CSAP or technical programs... — read more 

I think we've seen the best days of Cisco and whatever comes next will not be good. If there ever was a time to start looking for a new job, it's now. The job market is not ideal but it's not as bad as some believe. I'm having trouble finding good... — read more 

There are no cuts planned for coming August. Just stop scaring people and work.

CSCO stock price isn't going anywhere post Splunk acquisition time for current C level mgmt to be replaced #CSCORocket

How to motivate yourself to work when there is a layoff happening every 6 months?

When will be the next LRs happening? Any news? Or all just rumours?

I assume for those who are on the chopping block we can hope for severance rather than being PIPed? PIP is generally too bothersome. Unless mgmt benefits from PIPing rather than making Cisco pay severance? I’m hoping to be booted next round, already... — read more 

Just google this and then search for Cisco by business name "Superior Court, State of California, for the County of Santa Clara" I am assuming other states'/cities portals, where Cisco has strong presence, are as rich as this one. Read the one... — read more 

A former CX VP filed a lawsuit in March, claiming he was fired because he raised concerns about how a now EX CX exec was making LR decisions in early 2023.

Suppose you are put in PIP does the company offer you the severance option at the same time or they can simply PIP you and fire after few months without any severance. Why i am asking is any company can illegally choose this option for any reason and... — read more 

Then VP and Sr Managers prepare their own of Managers and directors to put on chopping LR block… tense time ahead. Share if you know more!

Today I've noted that I had an app called Code42 Incydr Agent installed on my laptop around a month ago - June 2024). It's an app monitoring data leaks from employees. Is this an indication that I might be on an LR list or does everyone have it pre... — read more 

Something very strange is happening, maybe someone has insights and can explain Cisco jobs posting.

Liz failed as CSO, her AI strategy? Outshift ? Failed as GM of Compute All failures and businesses that declined No experience in CX or sales how can she be successful in this org??I feel this is one more failed Cisco and Chuck move, he should have... — read more 

I left Cisco few years back due to bad terms with my manager. I am having much more successful journey at a competitor. Heard from a colleague that Cisco mo--n manager once said that I might be successful at other company, still Cisco doesn't... — read more 

The number of people supporting Liz as the clean up person is pathetic. She was terrible as GM of Compute, IoT. All failing businesses at cisco today, ET&I failed, AI failed, Security failed, Splunk is going wrong, cronies like Nathan Jokel and many... — read more 

It was CR that hired MM and let her ruin the post-sales business. Absolutely nothing she did made sense from a customer delivery perspective. She never took the time to understand the services business and just tried to implement the SFDC model. ... — read more 

How is the mandatory PTO week going so far?

My team is mainly made up of contractors. I, along with one other person, have a blue badge. I've heard rumors that contractors will be cut. Am I about to lose my team? We were already short handed.

Can we finally get rid of some fat among incompetent and useless management? Pls? Not that it would change much or save this place before it’s too late, but at least we lowly workers wouldn’t feel like we carry the brunt of consequences for decisions... — read more 

This wasn't always an issue at Cisco but it certainly is now. Since we lost almost half of our team in the past two years, I don't have enough hours in a day to get everything done. How is everybody else dealing with this, since I'm going to assume... — read more 

LR list is being worked right now, for October announcement. No one should be surprised with this twice annual rituals that shrinks people after rolling off folks from merger, but mainly the Cisco folks that are seriously affected. July fourth... — read more 

After 10 long years this is it. Got a better package and dont have to do like a million products. I am out. To all the people looking to leave. Do it now before things get worse. Good luck

I’m about to get ~$400k from a home sale. Looking for sit on this for 1-2 years and then most likely put down as downpayment on a home in a much more expensive area. What are some good options besides high yield savings account / CD?

I am actually embarrassed on how poor this call is. There hasn't been a single topic on strategy...all the Q&A is saying is we will talk about this in mid-July...why have this call then? If this is what we get to look forward to for FY25, the sinking... — read more 

I was told yesterday that every VP at Cisco makes over $1M a year…Is there any validity to this? I’m sure it’s a combination of things and not just salary, but if this is true that is nuts.

How is talent review discussion going on for other teams ? Does manager fill the review in front of you ?

I keep hearing the same points, misses every qtr and year after year. ... Liz as the CSO has no achievement or track record of success either. This company has the most pathetic board full of old timer su-k-ups.