https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/networking/aruba-vs-cisco-intelligent-edge-face-off-why-aruba-esp-is-smarter-keerti-melkote Did u read that? (Well Cisco lacking in cloud too. ) But with regard to AI, is it because bob froday and Sanjay who... — read more 

They are hiring sooooooo many H1B Visas (off shore). Why doesn't Cisco "Near Shore" instead of "Off Shore"? South and Central American countries have talent too. Google has a lot of classes that they offer to students. If Cisco did more... — read more 

Cisco is now mandating WFH until at least June of 21. Does this just become the way we work forevermore? Seems likely in hi-tech industry

*A lot of young talents are leaving Cisco for Google Cloud, Amazon, VMWare, Nvidia, Microsoft and more. Cisco is a very toxic company. The so-called the best place to work. It is a big lie. It is only applicable to those have connections with the... — read more 

Anyone know when the LR invites will start to go out? DM have been at his inefficient best with the process. Last email said he cannot give a date. Started six weeks later than he had to. I am finding all this very stressful .

Any employee out there electing to not sign the Annual COBC Certification? Does anyone know the consequences of an employee not certifying? I don't see the ELT abiding by the COBC guidelines, why should I sign it?

Being in Cisco for more than a decade at the same grade (G10). Have changed 3 groups just because I never get promoted because of favoritism or nepotism. I am very good at my work and every manager I worked with has always liked my professionalism... — read more 

I applied after taking ER. Went through process after I received all outstanding payments which were noted on EDD questionnaire as Vacation and Severance pay line items, noted reason for departure as Quit, Relate to Covid. Felt comfortable in stating... — read more 

Does anybody have any insight into what the UK LR package is? What was it previously?

Is Dec 2 the actual layoff date for those notified on Oct 7, a secondary layoff date for EMEAR, or totally new round off LRs? Keep hearing that date, but can’t recall where it came from..

Someone once said of New York... The best thing I remember about New York is seeing it in my rear view mirror. Is this company going forward or looking backward?

I would like to believe we can rise from the bottom but it’s not looking good when so many good people have been laid off and worthless ELT is getting millions in bonuses. It shows where their priorities lie, and it’s not for the betterment of the... — read more 

When do you think Chuck will hand the keys over to Fran?

Is Cisco company lagging? Used to be a leader... I don't see a path to Cloud, etc. What's the deal with Cisco? What went wrong?

The checkin was more useless than usual Platitudes in spades, 🥱

What do people think of the future of the data center business? Growing? Dying?

Advantages/disadvantages , please comment. In my opinion, quite good benefits, training possibilities, known company , perhaps can learn somethings. Bad ways; the LR culture, too many layers in organization, somewhat lagging in creating high tech... — read more 

https://www.investorsobserver.com/symbols/csco "InvestorsObserver gives Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) an overall rank of 31, which is below average. Cisco Systems Inc is in the bottom half of stocks based on the fundamental outlook for the stock and an... — read more 

Anyone know why?

LR and today was last day but already received a large deposit from Cisco today. Was this the Cobra payment already? Seems early as the agreement says will get pay once 15 days passed to make sure you don't reverse so was surprised. Also, when do you... — read more 

It has been a mess from operations, engineering, IT, to Sales. Some areas report that they have to cover more with fewer people. Some support groups completely ignore requests. Then operations try to delay the execution as much as they can. The... — read more 

I heard taking the 6 months option is bad for H1B. Why not take the 6 months and find another job? Moreover how is it any different than the impending layoff if one can't find a job internally?

I just don’t see how they can afford the 6 month package offered in the Oct round, going forward. Wondering if they’ll give reduced packages for teams that weren’t hit as hard last round (maybe less technical roles- sales, marketing, customer... — read more 

Many many moons ago, Cisco was a switch and router company. Then Cisco decided to make two strategic purchases and these two companies were: Aironet (access points) and later Airospace (wlan appliances, aka wireless controllers). Fast... — read more 

The Pre-Notification of possible impact was Oct.7th. Or are people getting new notices after the Oct 7th date? Seems to imply that if one is not Pre-Notified then one is safe, or safe until after the Jan 4th layoffs have cleared.

I hope everyone is using the Proxy vote to say NO to Charles Robbins and the other worthless ELT. Not that it will make a difference other than sending a message!

Zoominfo says 110M. Is that true?

John Chambers was fond of these types of contracts and was fond of saying, "Councils and Governments". He used to get governments to buy Cisco Routers... And then Switches.. And then Services... And then Wireless... And then Security... And... — read more 

https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/aruba-bumps-cisco-from-the-pentagon/2020/10/

Please share if you took ER and successfully registered to receive unemployment. Share what did you select for reason for unemployment.

The original was ‘archived’ so you couldn’t comment any longer. Cisco’s distraction strategy- wokeness

Most people who work in Cisco know internally it's a mess. Documents and pages always go missing (404). Our external documentation is also average at best with plenty of mistakes (spelling and technical) and also suffering plenty of broken links... — read more 

Microsoft appears to be run by a board who understands execs actually need to work. https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-pay-performance-stock-awards-2020-10

I am interviewing for a marketing role and wondered what people thought about joining cisco at this time. What is their comp structure for a level 12? Do they pay bonuses? Since so many are leaving will it be better for those who stay? I have to... — read more 

My linkedin profile was recently viewed by CX talent Acquisition - what does this mean?...should i be concerened?

The LR materials are awesome for the most part. One thing that's missing is a notation on if we will receive an email on Oct 30th with a link to a docusign separation agreement. I've tried asking HR Support Chat but as per usual the support isn't... — read more 

I have a question on why some managers, directors, VPs, let some people take trips to Cisco Live, impact, RSA or get some sort of tuition relief with managers having to approve the tuition reimbursement even though it is job related. I get emails... — read more 

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