error : This device is not Cisco IT managed and is not allowed to connect to VPN I suppose its possible something wrong with a windows update Friday causing failure but this seems more like its been intentionally disabled in advance of monday.

You are scrambling to find an internal role... why?

The team will obviously ghost you The manager won't risk anything and he or she will refuse to provide references if asked. How do you guys solve a problem like this ? As far as I am concerned I downloaded the last performance review PDF from... — read more 

This will be different. There is a serious downturn happening and this LR will be hard. be supportive of people as this could be a very long term issue globally. be kind and respectful.

Announced on Monday along with the LR

Scott scheduled an all hands one month from now with HR finance (two people consultants and someone from HR). Salary cuts across the board? Any insights? The people consultants threw me. Any other orgs get something similar?

I can imagine how everyone is feeling right now. I went through similar anxiety and fears when I was at Cisco. What helped me overcome this was taking action while I was still employed - starting my job search and taking courses to expand my skills... — read more 

I am in distro groups an generally receive 100s of email per day around the clock for all types issues. Just logged in and I have only 6 messages for Sept 14. I think they must be removing my account from Exchange lists and leaving just basic email... — read more 

Reply with a No if youre going to stick it out until the next LR if they don't get you this time.

I dont want to give the slightest sign I care about being layed off here. I really feel that since this is a bi-yearly thing I will be better off getting severance and having time to relax and job hunt rather than find a new job anyway and quit ASAP... — read more 

I saw a post where the OP mentioned that people got let go if they were low performers or not on the 'favorites' list. Just want to know if I can open an HR case to at least get some clarity on how my performance was evaluated. Unfortunately, I... — read more 

Is that going to happen ? Are we here in the Americas going to hear from our colleagues there first ? Or hear it from our blessed friends who will be announced that their numbers are increasing ? (jobs being moved there so they don't have to jam our... — read more 

and you even can find out the second one.

We have been hearing that CX field team swill get impacted well. CSEs need to watch out. There is buzz here in APJC that in CX Americas there will be multiple VPs and Directors getting impacted. I guess nobody is safe. We know there are so many... — read more 

Most fall LRs come end of September or early October. the Cisco layoff will be long out of the news cycle when other companies start their fall layoffs. this was likely part of the plan

Chukie and Fran - Chufran or Frukie I just had an insight, you have a future after cisco. You will always be the experienced layoff team at cisco. Getting us to come here like a well oiled machine with mind bending LR numbers. Now you have Scottie... — read more 

I got all hands invitation from my senior director on 16th early morning. What does it mean we all under him are impacted?

One way or another. At least we'll know where we stand. That's the only thing that comforts me right now.

I was part of the February 2024 layoff (last day with Cisco was April 15th). My 1st reaction was a mix of frustration, anger and lack of trust and loyalty. I gave myself 48 hours to feel whatever I wanted to feel then committed to a disciplined... — read more 

Within my journey at Cisco, I have seen 17 LRs, the most astonishing fact is always the ICs are always the ones who get the most hits with the story of restructuring, Organizational change, strategy change, and Bla...But the leaders in management sit... — read more 

Double whammy JPMorgan Chase CEO has laid out the "worst outcome" for America's economic future, beyond recession … stagflation

Folks, don’t worry or take stress. World is not stopping. It’s just until elections all these layoffs will happen. After that again the economy will grow and companies will start hiring. Enjoy the time with family and friends. Don’t think much.. it... — read more 

We could go on strike like Boeing!

…first day of the rest of your lives. Honestly in 12 months time you will be on here stating “it was best thing that happened to me… “ Good luck and best wishes to everyone. You’ll be ok.

When did managers get list of people to let go off?

If you are hard working, dedicated, and, god forbid, experienced and skilled, your chances of ending up on a chopping block are significantly higher. If you are basically one foot in the grave, meaning approaching 50, it’s a given that you will be... — read more 

On the bright side you may never have to use WebEx again

Think about it, if there were no LRs a lot of the ELT and VPs would be out of a job. It’s obvious they are not making profits like the competition so their next trick is to layoff workers to look good for the board.

Most probably I am on the list but I do not see how they can let me go before I finish what I am working on right now. There is a resources crunch and most probably they can't shuffle things around but I have had very clear signals that I am not... — read more 

And go for a long, very long walk. Weather is nice. You will feel better. Thank me later

Some companies go all out to take care of their employees and make sure to do whatever they can to avoid layoffs or at least keep them to a minimum. Then you’ve got the ones that jump on any so-called "crisis" as an excuse to lay off as many people... — read more 

Having trouble logging on to things... Is this a bad sign?

I am curious how many received an invite on their calendar for Monday ; that would surely ruin the weekend. i am wondering if they send the invites the day of very early on Monday

So I decided last minute to take PTO today. I’m in SJ and just can’t focus. The feelings are similar to knowing you have a funeral to go to next week and you feel helpless. This has been so stressful and honestly I’m not sure if I can handle it. PTSD — read more 

It's not going to be easy, but think about it this way, there's nothing you can do to change what's going to happen. The names are already on the list, so if you're about to be laid off, it's a done deal. Getting proper rest this weekend and... — read more 

Cisco could be brought into the election topics. It would be a great way to expose the leadership of the company for what they are. Either side, or both, would have some issues with Cisco. How Cisco treats people. Offshoring while garnering... — read more 

So sad that Hurricane Francine left a path of destruction in Louisiana. Soon, Cisco’s Francine and Chuck seem to be planning to leave a path of destruction across Cisco. :( So ironic, but sad. Praying for everyone that will be impacted. What a sad... — read more 

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If you really want to turn around Cisco , first fire few more execs and junk fellows . My list will be will Ravi C Clarence Kevin Greg These are the people who must be gone first day you are in office . These are... — read more