I believe it's a short call (15 mins) outlining your package and general information on the next steps. You have 30 days to find another job within Cisco - if that is what your intention is and if you can get an offer which you accept within 45 days... — read more 

I have a meeting scheduled first thing on the 18th with my manager and expect the trapdoor to open for me at that time. To all folks that are impacted by this, remember, neither your manager, nor your management chain, nor anyone else in the company... — read more 

I have a meeting scheduled on the 18th too. Somewhat surprised because of my strong history with the company. It's actually embarrassing and upsetting. I'm truly traumatized and very sad. Nevertheless, that is what is scheduled to happen and I must... — read more 

I have tons of Cisco stuff I got as a remote employee such as a laptop, CVO, DX, IP Phone, ISR for testing, etc. I KNOW I will have to return this crap but do they have a process for cisco equipment return once being let go? I mean do they even have... — read more 

Many products s---. hence two rounds for engineering...One on Aug 18th and one in Middle of September....SP will be badly hit.

I’m extremely nervous, never been laid off before, but if it’s gonna be another round, I am sure I’m gonna be on the list. Noting firm, just have that horrible gut feeling. Does someone know how they usually do it? Are you being called to a meeting... — read more 

Now get back to making code and WebEx

Hey, can anyone explain why this guy has such a beef with Cisco? What is his connection?

OK, go figure - it's sourced from: http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2016/08/13/why-ciscos-earnings-report-may-matter-so-much/ Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is set to report earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. This will... — read more 

The sad decline of a once-great company due to a rapidly growing monoculture and insidious cultural-cronyism.

This time HR really needs to come up with more creative ways of kicking us out, don’t you think? The way they usually do it is already more than insulting, so I was thinking why not spice it up some more. Here are some ideas, and feel free to add... — read more 

We having LR because the field can not sell because they not smart enough or know our new technologies to explain to customer why they buy! At engineering GSX, we will also need add session on how engineers to better train sales people how to sell... — read more 

there haven't been WARN notice posted recently which means no layoffs within the next 30 days

Last year most interns received a letter of intent on the evening of their last day. Today was our last day and 0 out of 17 people from my group received a letter of intent.

As confirmed by a Director

If you spend all day on WebEx speakerphone with 60 others, your probably safe. If you type computer codes alyou are probably at risj

Heard a rumor that Cisco is renting Levi stadium for an all hands party next week. Lady gaga will be performing on stage and JC will make a special enterence by helicopter, he will be lowered on to the stage and will be dancing for part of the event.

6 of my interns got converted to FT & were only offered $48,650

I've mentioned this info in other posts, but I'll consolidate it here. 3 months ago there was a requirement from the executives to cut operating expenses by 10%. This is referred to as "Run The Business" costs... as compared to "Grow The Business"... — read more 

An Intel employee here / we have a thriving board here as well - cheers Cisco peeps

Cisco's major shareholders are mutual funds (Fidelity, Vanguard, etc) they do not vote. Cisco leadership drifts unbounded by shareholder pressure and therefore tend to make decisions that are self serving. It is human nature. Layoffs, share buybacks... — read more 

It has been confirmed that three angry ex-employees have been making sh-- up just to mess with people on here. Sleep well tonight knowing that there will be no layoffs next week.

There is a lot of survival politics at play all around in Cisco now -- a symptom of the underlying fear. examples: bosses trying to portray themselves smarter than their subordinates or trying to downplay the achievements of subordinates in the... — read more 

Just read this on another thread here. Someone got confirmation it is on date and package. Has anyone else got the same confirmation? My Director contact in IT also confirmed the 18th. S/he said there was a two month package + 1 week for every year... — read more 

arrghhh

If you posted to this site from your work computer you will most likely be on the list of LR's next week. Cisco is watching us all.

New salary ranges (Grade 4 under Guillermo Diaz) are rumored to be as follows: SJ: $61k to $67k RTP: $47k to $51.5k

On feeling so worried, 2 days ago I asked my manager directly if there is going to be a layoff in the team. But he just said no comments and changed the conversation topic. He is a very nice & helpful person and I did not expect such a reply from... — read more 

Feel free to post your BU acronym and number of pink slips including contractors so far this year.

Looking from the outside now back into Cisco many things amaze me. It's strange how comfortable and at the very same time how stressful that place was; as if high stress was a natural state. It's strange how it felt like home and how I treated it... — read more