I am proud to be a nerdy hermit. Many nerdy IT folks can't even be at ease giving a presentation, so how can they be expected to be inclusive? The ironic part of this melding of inclusion and technology worjers is the truly gifted technologists are... — read more 

All TSAs are becoming part of GVE.

Let’s face facts most account SEs don’t know networking these days. They come from the program or competitors in other architectures.

is it me or does the pledge to funnel 100 million out of the company instead of using those funds to save jobs at a tough time wreak of narcissism? quite odd as we brits say.

i have been with cisco for 16 yrs and have never seen my coworkers so unhappy. recently a top networking expert on our team left with no package at all for happier places many on my team are not motivated at all these are people who used to... — read more 

Cisco should consider cutting its dividend temporarily, growing its technical talent, bringing innovation from within and using this cash to avoid layoffs. Laying off employees is not a solution but a temporary patch. Demotivated employees don't... — read more 

How Cisco can kick start revenue growth? What product mix is required? Microsoft and Oracle can do it. Why not Cisco? Is more emphasis legacy products k–ling future products? Let's start discussions.....

The 100 million "donation" right before a large layoff is insensitive. Apparently the mods don't agree, but no valid reason to remove the post.

The official word was the LR is similar to the ER. How similar is the question that needs to be answered. There's 2 phases. "Your role is at Risk" and here's your options. Voluntary LR package or take a leave of absence with no guarantee of a... — read more 

What was the qualifying criteria for somebody to volunteer for ER? What was the payoff for people who volunteered?

THE AMOUNT OF STRESS AND TERROR THIS COMPANY PUTS ITS EMPLOYEES UNDER DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE RSUS OR BONUSES. EVERY YEAR ITS ALWAYS THE SAME MORE LAYOFF ROUNDS AND MORE OUTSOURCING. LOOK AT THIS VERY BOARD EVERYONE IS IN A PANIC BECAUSE OCTOBER 7 THERE... — read more 

Cisco should have consolidated the switch and router groups together to share the same OS, chip set and code base. Having different BUs or groups working more or less the same thing, it increases the cost and lower the margin. It is very painful to... — read more 

My VP of globals has the list for his area. Based on his area cuts we estimated the numbers to be a low of 8500 and high of 12500. Everyone has been quiet because the magnitude is expected to hurt morale much more than some of the past major hits... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4375546-cisco-should-spin-off-webex-to-end-ground-hog-day

During today's Check-In, someone asked "My manager has told me that he, his manager, and their peers have not been consulted regarding who in their organizations might me selected for pre-notification the upcoming LR. Can someone address how the... — read more 

Huawei has been working with PLA for a long time, they have joint research institution with military in Chongqing under application software cover. I think Cisco should also become a defense contractor as Microsoft. Peace will end soon. We need new... — read more 

Wondered if web letters have gone out today. I haven't heard a peep.

They can lay you off - you comment repeatedly about what they are wearing They can distract you with antics and musical guests - you eat it up They can preach their wokeness - surely racism will end! They will spare no expense to purge... — read more 

Have you noticed that often when Cisco lays off somebody they have trouble finding one person who can do everything the position requires on their own and they end up hiring another one on top of the original hire? All to do that same job that was... — read more 

I hope you like taking tickets all day because you are about to become GVE!!!

So they really didn't want to hire you, but they hire you so that you will be first to be laid off, that's it.

I know they aren't doing raises and promotions this quarter but CR said they would give stock awards. Anyone know when this is?

have you noticed the large influx of new hires just before the big layoffs ? you are training your replacement and don’t even know it. layoffs will hit you once they are fully onboarded and trained by you! they won’t layoff these newly minted... — read more 

"...If you compare 2016 to 2020 results, it looks more like Ground Hog Year than Ground Hog Day..." https://seekingalpha.com/article/4375546-cisco-should-spin-off-webex-to-end-ground-hog-day

Does anyone have intel to the lay of the land across the BU’s?

Things are picking up - so chin up and push forward.

Source below. Here are some of Cisco's recent hires in Florida based on 6 approved work visas for the state and how much they're paid: Technical solutions architect: $198,000 to $254,000 Business solutions architect: $176,000 Global... — read more 

Would like folks to share their historic and current interactions with their direct manager. How often do you have 1:1's? Besides discussing career, short/long goals, current problems, current projects, what else do you discuss? Who schedules the... — read more 

Just reaching out to see which depts are affected the most. I hear that internal IT is affected the most. Any other inside scoop?

every company or organizational event in the last few months has two main topics, diversity and layoffs. since this seems to be all cisco execs 'can' or 'want' to talk about it must either be that: a) their compensation is based on that (# of jobs... — read more 

Does the manager let employees know in advance if he/she is part of LR or at least give a hint to the employee if he/she is part of LR?

Hypothetically If I accept the LR package on Oct 7 then get a job shortly after, how long do I have to continue to work at Cisco before getting the payout?

Recently accepted a job with a start date AFTER OCT 7. Just gotta see if I'm going the get that LR package

What is grade 12 salary in CX or Advanced Services in bayarea? What is the average bonus and RSUs?

If someone accepts the ER package, are they eligible for unemployment in California?