We still have internal "apparent" open reqs all over the place. Beginning to doubt if they are real . I know top engineers and professionals, internal and external, who have applied or been recommended to dozens of Cisco jobs who never get a call... — read more 

It doesn't matter your level of performance at CSCO – your direct manager only has so much sway and often is just told who and when to whack people based on decisions that were made layers up. It is about as brutal as it can be, with some teams... — read more 

This round is over, but we know already another is happening in a few months. So the worrying, stressing, anxiety...all of it will continue until then. And then after that until the next round, and so on and on... It never stops. This is not a... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/31/cisco-settles-with-cybersecurity-whistleblower-setting-a-precedent.html

just leave cisco or they will make u leave if you are approaching 40 in age.. cisco is very age biased!

The thick irony is how much our CEO talks about how Mental Health is a major crisis in this country – and yet, this persistent bi-annual threat never abates. The stress this causes most Cisco workers is very real – and they just shove it down... — read more 

I think it's a 4% reduction for the USA only - add 2 or 3 percent for the worldwide ops, you are easily looking at a 6%-7% global headcount loss when they are all done cutting.

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1156707836757512194

Taking out some interesting groups in Cisco - despite the commentary on cloud being a priority, the restructuring is hitting that group quite hard.

Confirmed in Herndon, VA. We should start a support group and help each other get thru this and network. What an amazing year with sales!

just joined cisco, and wondering how often does layoff happen in cisco

Impacted. I can't say I didn't see it coming. Leadership has been pretty absent in my org for the last 4 months.

As someone let go back in November, it saddens me to see yet another round of layoffs. The way the world works today, for those at any stage of a career, it's probable this won't be the last time you get LR'ed. I'd say 'get used to it' but of... — read more 

Is this a one day layoff or can we expect more before the end of the week?

If that's the case, how much in advance are these scheduled? Should I still worry if I have nothing on my calendar?

I got my 1:1 scheduled- is it for the purpose of layoff. Is it confirmed?? A little worried.

Consistent word is 2800 people - supposedly global. I know I have a meeting with my manager. I am prepared. I’ve known for several weeks -and essentially ignored the whole time. That the worst thing -being ignored even though it’s a business... — read more 

Not sure if it is the new fiscal year, or impending LR cycle, but buildings seem very empty this week. Catching up with prior co-workers in past few days, everyone wondering on their future. Hope everyone manages though the week. Many things... — read more 

I’d love to know the total number of people who have been laid off since the appropriately named Chuckey took over in 2015 ... I am heartbroken for my friends who call me on the regular with their stomach in knots wondering if they will be swept up... — read more 

They are not. https://www.barrons.com/articles/cisco-stock-at-risk-amid-signs-of-softer-it-spending-analyst-says-51564497995

One of the solid ways to know layoffs are around the corder (my 2 cents) is the EDD WARN notice. I checked and don't see anything. Or did they figure out a way around this? Has anyone seen WARN EDD notice on EDD pages tucked away somewhere? If so... — read more 

Will be a fun Beat.

I know for a fact that a lot of organizations are operating on the verge of operability as it is. Are we close to the point where they can’t lay off any more employees because that would make some parts of the company inoperable? Are we close to that... — read more 

I hear they are going to cut 3,500 people in Texas by the end of August. I do IT recruiting and the facts are not always the facts but I was speaking with a Cisco resource that told me he had 4-5 friends that also want to speak with me because they... — read more 

I am reaching the final stages for a G9 SE role, what base salary should I expect and what about car allowance / bonus / commission?

How are you all enjoying the raises they just gave us all?

Just got word about the massive SE layoffs. There aren’t enough openings at AWS, VMW and Arista for all of us.

Word has it that red badges in our group that are not in a direct support role will be impacted in the July-end LR... heard they were consolidating down to one or two vendor options only.

The ones that were mentioned a few weeks ago that are supposed to happen at the end of this month?

What’s the point if we are all leaving on our own. 4 months with Cisco is all I could stomach. I can’t believe the majority here are scared sh–less of being dumped by this dinosaur of a company.

This LR can we lose useless execs in CX? Btw did you read the inspirational email from demise? That's all exec salaries buy? Why the fk should i care about world cup when I am working my a– off to make ends meet?

I got randomly selected to fill that POS out. Anyone else? I have the worst review I could on every question.

I was wondering if people can explain salary problems within Cisco to me. I don't see it. I'm in my mid 20s. Graduated college, spent a year at Google where I got a patent, then switched to FB for two years. Left after two years due to the bad rap... — read more 

Cisco is not a bad company now, nor then, in the hayday. The best thing the common everyday person can do, who is attempting to stick with it for the long haul: A. Max your 401k, stick to index funds. B. Max your ESPP. C. When your ESPP vests, (fully... — read more 

Cisco just acquired Acacia Communications for $2.6b and that means heads will be chopped to make up for that money spent. Acacia Communications has about 3000 employees. Does not look good for 50+ and GR11/12. Already heard of potential names on the... — read more 

Think that we need to put all of our energy into getting out of this place, instead of hoping that things will change for the better. We all know Cisco is on a wrong path, and the ones that survive all the layoffs will be left working at a failing... — read more