Chuck, laying off 5% flatline across the org is not the same as restructuring and investing in our high areas of growth. Why don’t we start by firing the leaders around FSO… From what I recall, that was a “must win and will win” Also, telling the... — read more 

Why do so many people at Cisco feel the need to take out their anger at having to work here on their coworkers? I understand you're unhappy here, I understand our manager is an a--hole, and I understand you want to leave desperately, but how is... — read more 

Cisco ELT? ELT?? Are you awake? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsoft-cuts-jobs-in-dei-team-laid-off-leader-criticises-move-in-an-email-sent-to-thousands-of-employees/amp_articleshow/111796866.cms

I observed his title is no longer consiste of "Chairman" on the directory, anyone has any idea ?

Do they get $450k +. Can someone tell is this is true? https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Cisco-Principal-Engineer-San-Jose-Salaries-EJI_IE1425.0,5_KO6,24_IL.25,33_IM761.htm

today's stock market is seeing a huge sell-off of stock in the tech sector, worst day since 2022 tech stocks are tanking cisco stock? up in the venn diagram of the market, cisco is not a tech company

I know there are a lot of people who are planning to leave Cisco, and I was wondering what - if anything - would make you change your mind? What should happen for you to say, "okay, maybe this is the place I want to stick around for a bit longer?"

Director (unsurprisingly) just told us the FY25 budget is almost non-existent so expect little to no raises/IPF. don’t worry though, ELT is still going to get their millions

Are there going to be August layoffs? I am trying to find a new role, though its been tough in my current BU. Can others share perspectives?

Hello ELT, anyone reading this?! https://www.futuriom.com/articles/news/heres-what-cisco-should-fix/2024/06

There are still companies that continue to value and respect their employees and recognize them as essential assets rather than mere expenses that have to be minimized. Cisco truly did once fall into this category, I've been here long enough to... — read more 

Since they both don't always test changes prior to deployment :-)

Cisco floats new requisition for an already identified or onboarded candidate and recruiters not even read the applicants resume and send them the rejection. Mostly the new requisition is to convert red badge H1 to blue, who has been sitting since... — read more 

Can we be at peace for five seconds, pls?

Folks get ready. This is coming. The VP, SE Directors), MD...all have asked for names from respective team managers. Heard from the SED himself. Some mid-managers are also affected from what I hear. Last February cull will appear a "bandaid" case in... — read more 

“Submit team calibrations in Workday, remember our org will need to have ~20% in critical to retain and ~5% in needs improvement/not meeting expectations” Anyone else bothered by the mandate to place 5% of people in not meeting expectations? Do... — read more 

Any SVP, VP, Sr. Director, Director or Manager wanted to make any announcement from any function, appreciate if they can publish metrics and accountability. Every role should have a different metric, otherwise confusion will continue....until... — read more 

Robbins has made $300M+ from Cisco after 10+ years and has done nothing. Cannot understand why the top institutional holders have not demanded a change in management. Shameful reflection on executive management. Changes need to be made at the top... — read more 

Shield the Field Constant communication from leadership seems like the main concern is avoid disruption in the last 2 weeks 100% LRs are coming Q1

Any rumors regarding NX org impacts? Apparently, a lot of Meraki folks are as of FY25 goaled as well for Cisco Classic revenue and vice versa. It makes no sense, in my opinion, to pay for each deal two AM, sales engineer, PAM, and so on. Too many... — read more 

I mean, they are so competent, knowledgeable and excellent in organizing work and people that any bootleg AI designed by kids can replace them. Can we start asap?

This is already abysmal....I counted the times AI was said in the first 10 minutes at 32 times...

Y'all missing the big picture. The ELT doesn't care about Cisco's future. They're in to milk it dry while making millions. Think about it. They'll all be set for life the day Cisco rests in peace. And they'll get hired somewhere else by some other... — read more 

It is known that most of the Cisco first line managers are overhead. Cisco should have let these useless managers go but instead the company continues to create positions and add them into the organization. What do you do if your manager can't... — read more 

They could have let wiz bought them, google is buying wiz for $23B and laceworks could have benefited. Posting here as there is a group of people proudly left cisco and joined laceworks.

Lately it seems very difficult to get answers to product questions or support. It is like the majority of the time two scenarios. No one knows or No one cares A lot of #1 but plenty of #2

Why worry about LRs all the time? Follow the lead from LC. Go check the recent LinkedIn photo post of a boat, quay and a dog by LC while on her PTO. How quaint. Be quaint. Take your forced PTO while the company saves money. Then you get laid off... — read more 

The management too silent , waiting for right time

Like all Beats, this beat starts by logging into livestreaming, which as usual involves entering your email address twice because unlike every two-stage SSO system in the world, ours does not automatically pass the email on the initial redirection... — read more 

Is anyone else shocked by the personal things people post on this internal “SafeSpace”? Do people realize there are over 1500 Cisco employees on this space that can see their posts? Managers can see their direct report’s personal issues, and direct... — read more 

Not sure if this is a norm or an exception? Most companies pay annual pay raises, but Cisco gets away from giving any raises. Even during 9%+ inflation, employees are scrambling to pay bills. It gets harder each year as inflation cuts more of the... — read more 

I‘ve left Cisco EMEA some time ago, but I would agree 100%. You can be successful if you work hard and are a yes person. But strong results don’t get you anywhere, the key is that leadership likes you and you‘re not a threat. I have seen brilliant... — read more 

Lets start a poll. With a 25% mid year bonus and our numbers still absolutely cr-p, what does everyone thing our CPF will be for the end of the year? I am projecting 70%

if there was more product engineering and growth at cisco, there would be less toxic politics. this company is a shell of a great company it once was 20 years ago cisco mgmt if youre reading this, start innovating and take calculated risks. you keep... — read more 

what does everyone think will happen with this team? A lot of change has happened, and not sure what FY25 looks like for that team. Any insights or thoughts for the AppD team?

I have never seen as many political power plays at any corporate I’ve worked for as I have at Cisco. In Europe, many SVPs, VPs, GMs and Directors, who have been deeply entrenched for many years (often having completed the CSAP or technical programs... — read more 

I think we've seen the best days of Cisco and whatever comes next will not be good. If there ever was a time to start looking for a new job, it's now. The job market is not ideal but it's not as bad as some believe. I'm having trouble finding good... — read more 

There are no cuts planned for coming August. Just stop scaring people and work.

CSCO stock price isn't going anywhere post Splunk acquisition time for current C level mgmt to be replaced #CSCORocket

How to motivate yourself to work when there is a layoff happening every 6 months?