Often I feel as if my assignments are not as "meaty" as I would like them to be here at Cisco - I am simply not challenged enough and this is the problem across the board. At other companies I've had a lot broader scope and responsibilities - here... — read more 

Sometimes I feel as if my work assignments are not as "meaty" as I would like. At other companies I've had a lot broader scope and responsibility. It's not always the case; I think it varies from group to group and even manager to manager. Promotions... — read more 

So what do you think about getting laid off? Will it be easy to find a job? Are you going to appeal? What grounds? Will you get a lawyer? Any recommendations?

Re: the package for the Oct 1 2013 Layoff (in the US, other countries may be on a different schedule). Notified Oct 1. Last day Oct 18. At that time you get a check for 60 days pay from Oct 1, 2 months health benefit premiums, unused vacation pay and... — read more 

Does anyone have information of severance pay here at Cisco? I've heard different stories, overall, the vibe I am getting is very inconsistent. Anyone with a suggestion would be appreciated

Cisco Systems confirmed that it has begun to notify employees of a layoff and reorganization that will end up cutting about 4,000 jobs, or 5%, of the company’s global workforce. Cisco CEO John Chambers warned of the coming cuts during the company’s... — read more 

Does anyone have information of severance pay here at Cisco? I've heard different stories, overall, the vibe I am getting is very inconsistent. Anyone with a suggestion would be appreciated

500+ axed at the Flip business unit. More to come. Now, Chambers should ask himself WHY DID WE BUY THE CRAPPY COMPANY IN THE FIRST PLACE. I mean, come on - how many SLC have we acquired over last couple of years? Several dozen? A hundred? What a... — read more 

we will ll probably hire a couple hundred folks in the supply chain unit over next two years. things are good.

any news on EMS merger? that\'d be AWESOME, even more distruption...

17 jul 2007 from marketwatch: Cisco Systems is laying off 1% of its workforce (~700 employees) at its Silicon Valley headquarters as part of a previously announced restructuring claims Marketwatch. -- CISCO released a statement acknowledging the job... — read more 

It is a rumour that CISCO is planning to layoff 750 people in India. This is very shocking considering the low cost factor in India. The severance package I heard is complete 7 months salary. Severance package offered by other companies in India is... — read more 

Cutting, cutting... The layoffs are the first wave of a planned cut of up to 2K. 200+ will be from Cali...