Cheers to all including me who got lr’d… it is time to move on to bigger, better things! You don’t need Cisco in your life. Best to you all!

Think this over: Cisco technical talent is leaving or made to leave, including talented folks with real achievements and even CCIE Certified. No value seen by leaders. Cisco is TOP heavy full of managers and directors who set the strategy only to... — read more 

Everything else has changed for the worse. There's no point in staying here unless you're close to retirement.

They said Tribal work is getting worse by day at Cisco.

Anyone willing to share how the package looked like for the latest round? Is it per years of service or just general x num of months, regardless of years of service?

There used to be a type of unwritten social contract between successful companies and employees in the United States — "you take care of me, and I’ll take care of you — in good times and bad.” Those days are over in all but the smaller, private... — read more 

Does Cisco remove employee access from Schwab Equity Awards portal for RSU and ESPP? Does one need to move these vested RSUs shares to another brokerage? I understand ESPP could stay there as well for ever, and could be sold upon qualified or... — read more 

Very frustrating , too much discrimination like black and white . How to complain? What are the options

Internal sources mentioned that cisco is closing out a deal buy forcepoint for $3B. Any idea?

The abominable and unprofessional ways Cisco tears into its ICs have become a repulsive spectacle of the directors and VPs treating their employees like disposable used waste products. One way to fight BACK is by becoming whistleblowers. Invest in... — read more 

I feel bad for both laid-off employees and recent graduates who are in a rather uniquely awful position right now. Just think about it, they all need a job desperately and nobody is hiring. Those few who are looking for employees have the advantage... — read more 

_ Organizational dysfunction is still common within Google, something it’s worked to fix through recent layoffs, and it showed up in the formation of its Gemini team. Moving fast while chasing OpenAI and Microsoft,_

Former Cisco COO had an illusion that TAC was low-tech hands-on guys thus they are low, while a junior software engineer who even don't have other skills but because they know a little bit software and programming, thus they are high. Nothing could... — read more 

The layoff docs included a link to file an appeal -- basically write a statement asking for reconsideration with some specific argument. I did so, had a chat with someone from employee relations who said they'll get back to me. It's been a week. I'm... — read more 

Things about Cisco resonate with me from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJGVi7gDUOo

About 50% of our PTO is Mandated. Worst company ever. 4 days in July 4 days over the Christmas break 2 days in Q2 10/20= 50%

Gone are the days for Cisco where employees can rest and live a happy life. Cisco loves to keep their people on edge and agitated so they work hard to drive leaders goals. Cisco is top heavy with managers and above sitting idle and driving others to... — read more 

Can I complain to HR now ?

VPN not working Anyone having similar issues

Some webex staff being moved to contact centre.. Any confirmation on this?

I have not been cut so far, so I will assume I'm safe for the next 3 months till the next LR cycle. Wanted to go on a 2 week vacation but worried I will get chopped while away. Is it over and done for now?

John Chapman, a cable tech vet who helped to lead the development of DOCSIS was among the execs swept up in Cisco's recent layoffs. https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/cable-vet-and-docsis-pioneer-john-chapman-to-exit-cisco

An old co-worker called me today, he himself who was LR'd years ago, and told me our friends in our original group were being notified. He said they told him that Cisco is NOT currently offering a LR package. Is that accurate? If so; SORRY, and... — read more 

Chuck isn’t destroying Cisco, he’s merely finishing the job that JC started 20 years ago with the invention of Boards and Counsels (with no accountability), and all the spin-outs that enriched MPLS (and left the remaining rank and file CDO teams... — read more 

Not able find job I am planning to file lawsuit against my manager for harassment and discrimination Any suggestionss

All new products work would be stopped from mid of 2024 and remaining work will go to India center.

Any insiders have details on how MM leaving will affect the CX organization? Do you foresee a massive reorg?

Tons of h1s being hired

How is the Cisco UCS server fairing with the layoffs?

https://fortune.com/2023/12/02/broadcom-ceo-orders-employees-get-butt-back-office-vmware-remote-work/

Retrain yourself on Cloud Native and GenAI technologies. Tons of roles if you retool. Be mad at @OP all you want, slinging #facts

I got effected due to mass layoff in notice period as like other people who also effected. I applied internal position and it is in final state but the salary which i am making now is lesser than what they are offering. So in confused state that if i... — read more 

Were the interactions and guidance helpful?

Cisco data center BU - many have been told start looking outside jobs

On Cisco Internal Page, smiling Picture of Maria Martinez (ex COO, CX) with article on MM leaving and no mention of her being fired!! At least ELT could be honest so similar sins are not repeated and described reasons on why is she allowed to depart... — read more 

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/26/tech-cisco-economy-job-cut-layoff-facebook-google-amazon-twitter-paypal/

Cisco has got too many management and very low leadership reason people don't know how to better use of what is the benefit of defining a strateging and cascading. But is not d-mb to think that more stock awards helps people feel accountable to... — read more 

Cisco's main aim is to lay off older employees and hire a younger, cheaper workforce. What they keep overlooking is their different work ethic. Newer generations stick strictly to job descriptions, avoid sacrificing personal time, and easily switch... — read more 

Several jobs posted on paper at the door of RCDN 6. None of them can be found on the internal or external job site. The only contact info is a snailmail address in SJ. This is Crisco doing their typical H1 hijinks. Post the job in a "public... — read more