http://www.wsj.com/articles/cisco-hires-roland-acra-as-senior-manager-for-data-center-unit-1478019700 Was there really nobody else out there in Silicon Valley that could have taken this job? Do we really need to keep hiring the same handful of people... — read more 

I was impacted during Q1 and it’s been good to see other people’s views on this forum.. I disagree with some comments but also affirmed by many others (it's not just me!). I wanted to share some thoughts if I may.. Before Cisco I was laid-off from... — read more 

Update us with LR info

I have heard minimum 3 years to promote from G8 to G10 and G6 to g8 in Cisco. true ? is rule different for manager people why ?

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Is TAC the new low cost call center of the world?

I watched the first handful of Cisco Beats on Cisco TV. I 've passed on the last two and never plan to watch another one.....ever. The content is less and less meaningful and the phony hype is increasingly nauseating. Even more troubling is the... — read more 

How is the job search coming along?

I am curious to know what kind of options were awarded to average software engineers at insiemie prior to acquisition. Did almost all employees strike it rich or was it the usual MPLS? I heard even an average guy made $1million..to me thats a lot of... — read more 

I've been a Grade 8 for almost 4 years but not had a payrise in over three years. I have no idea what the pay range is for my grade. How do people find out what the range is? Ive asked my manager but he says he doesn't know. Something I find... — read more 

Did the raise shut you up? Are you happy now? Will you not care of the people who will be affected next week? I called these the bandaid raises.

I am 100% positive that I will be laid off in the coming weeks. In preparation, I've been interviewing for other internal spots and am late stage on a few. Good chance I will get an offer for one or two of these. Wondering if it makes more sense to... — read more 

Close to 80 very effective Jabber contractors in Belgrade have not had their contracts renewed by Cisco. Wonder does this mark the end of jabber? Jobs allegedly outsourced to China.

Or else, myself and others who suffered from discriminatory treatment due to age, gender, disability will a) file a class action suit, b) take it to the press which will destroy Cisco's public perception & it's precious stock price. Look what's going... — read more 

Can anyone tell us who is the hiring manager for this position R1018085 ? Which group in TS is this for ? What are the challenges here?

Allegedly 70% of workforce is supposed to get a raise or promotion this focal period. Did you receive promotion or raise? If so, share details here. I go first: raise: 3.8%

I'm planning to put my two week notice this Friday. I have been reading this site never posted on here but this one is long overdue my friends. This place is a madhouse and everyone's out for themselves zero unity no one can be trusted just sad. Good... — read more 

Hi, Does anyone have any news about Israel , specially the Jerusalem site?

Survived a number of LRs and seeing smart, dedicated and very competent co-workers effected by the last LR really bring reality home to what is Cisco is like today. Morale is very low and everyone is just keeping busy or attach themselves to... — read more 

There is a lot of talk going on for Kevin Bandy 7 Monetization model as if it is going to bring in new revenue for Cisco. As it is the salvation Cisco needed. It is something adpated from an useless model McKinsey has been distributing to many... — read more 

How many are impacted ?

Why are for some new hires Cisco IDs around 300.000 and for others around 800.000?

Thoughts? http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2016/10/19/cisco-cdo-reins-in-autonomy-of-business-units-as-company-shifts-to-digital-environment/

Top management is moving quick to reduce footprint in datacenters, labs, and other key infrastructure facilities. RTP received notices.

Currently weighing job offers (two from cisco, few from some other companies). Within Cisco, I am being offered: Business Systems Analyst (within IT organization) Network Engineer (within services organization) Which of these two positions would be... — read more 

I was just told by my manager, that I will be promoted during the next round (in the next few weeks). Coincidentally, today was last day for few ppl laid off in our office, including my two good friends. Overall, they laid off four people with the... — read more 

I am befuddled given the huge amt of messaging that csco should become a "sw company" and make money off "cloud model", subscriptions but do not see what should be our top5 products in that space who(which BUs) are going to build them in what... — read more 

I'm working in a UK site, and, for better or for worse, I avoided the chop this time. I feel it is only a matter of time though and the overwhelming majority of my colleagues feel the same. It has devastated morale in the office seeing highly... — read more 

My severance was due to me last week but I did not received it. I had to open a case with the HRC and they told me someone else had the same issue with the same termination date of September 19th. If you're experiencing this issue, you can call the... — read more 

The time has come. I didn't show up in my London office for last four weeks, but I will come on the last day. Will try to get a webex with our director in US. I would just tell him "I hope you're happy now, once you destroyed this group". If I can't... — read more 

Hi, I spent some time in September trying to maximize my HSA incentive pay (i.e. got a physical, had the follow-up call, tracked my activity, etc.). Are these payments being made to the Health Savings Account? I'd expect them by now but not sure if I... — read more 

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How are the opportunities outside both in terms of pay and career growth? Please share your stories.

My Last working day with Cisco is 17th Oct which is Monday. Is it OK to sign and ship it overnight with FedEx Next Business Day Service on 17th Oct itself to be eligible for Severance?

It was signed and mailed on September 19. It takes 21 business days to process severance. They stated severance are processed on Fridays and for me to call back. I called back today to confirm that I indeed did not receive it yet. The rep mentioned... — read more 

Here is an interesting article regarding age discrimination in Silicon Valley. Note that Cisco is specifically mentioned. http://www.therecorder.com/home/id=1202769197826/Decoding-Age-Bias-in-Silicon-Valley

The whole Industry is showing signs of cancer. This could be the beginning of another 10 year downward cycle. First Ericsson, now HP: http://www.businessinsider.com/hp-employees-become-contractors-2016-10 Good luck to all you poor bastads stuck... — read more 

Interesting read! http://m.crn.com/slide-shows/networking/300082398/top-22-cisco-technology-innovators-who-have-headed-for-the-door.htm