Greatest innovation ever at Cisco. Add 100 lines of config to a switch with a static local login and you can now see active switch-ports in green on a web GUI. Didn't Ciscoview do that 30 years ago with SNMP?

Does anyone know how the severance is paid back if you get a role at Cisco after you signed your separation package?

https://www.theregister.com/2023/10/24/shucks_chuck_how_many_employees/

Robbins’ salary for the 2023 fiscal year was $1.39 million, the same compared to the prior year. Robbins also received stock awards totaling $24.11 million, non-equity incentive plan compensation of $6.27 million and $78,053 in “other compensation”... — read more 

Who said it's No. 1 workplace in the world? What source? How come it can ever be ranked as No. 1? Having worked at several tech companies, it's the WORST and LOWEST company I've ever worked. No skill or experience required for any role at Cisco... — read more 

Trying to find out if I am safe. I have not heard anything yet. If you are impacted, sorry for your loss.

do you guys have access to the payroll and tax documents in your ADP Global View portal yet? When I log in, it says there's nothing in there, but I need to see how much PTO will be paid out in order to apply for unemployment. Although the exit... — read more 

What a joke. No wonder Pentagon and many Feds dropped Csco for Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-10-000-cisco-devices-hacked-in-ios-xe-zero-day-attacks/

In a more that must have taken 1,000s of hours of consulting from the highest paid consulting companies in the world couple with countless hours of senior SE leadership all SE will get a new title. Yes with all that is around us SE leadership feels... — read more 

That”s what Cisco is expecting Pls don’t get attached to anything in Cisco Learn quickly and find a better place

Sad to see performing people laid off .. I am literally having no motivation to continue in Cisco. Useless management

No new innovations Going most of the work in maintenance mode. Not sure if it is dying

It's now official. General managers in UK are very poor: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/uk-managers-dragging-down-economy-5807036/ No wonder the Cisco management in UK is so toxic, be that the SED , VP or the lower level managers. This appears... — read more 

I know that tech can be cut throat and lots of people who are just outright mean, savage, two-faced, liars, etc. I am sending this over to Cisco as I am a former splunker and I want Cisco to know that they are getting some of the worst people around... — read more 

I bluntly told them that my manager is mediocre and I need more pay than what he gets to continue. He doesn't even know how to speak English and not sure how he became a manager. Cisco su-ks as long as you encourage these mediocre talent.

Omg could people ask d-mber questions? Yet they have such a self satisfied look on their faces. They just wasted the time of tens of thousands of people.

Is it just me or are we now at the point where Cisco is performing constant surgical cuts instead of having one major round? It feels like I hear about somebody being let go (laid off, not fired) at least once or twice a week. I don't remember this... — read more 

I left Cisco San Jose a couple years ago when it became clear I was no longer the target demographic. So glad I got out of that sick twisted corporate culture. So glad I got out of California. I check this site now and then to see if anything has... — read more 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cisco-appoints-dan-schulman-to-board-of-directors-301952775.html Was Lisa Su the last smart/technical board member we had? I think it’s all B-school dorks now.

appd person here. i have mixed feelings. sad but happy that i am leaving.

It is very clear that the wrong people were LRd this past week. The Global Security Sales VP and Engineering VP and Americas Sales VP should have been LRd. Every decision from them has been a complete disaster without any planning. All these... — read more 

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Could someone clarify why completing this V2MOM is crucial? I've been asked to come from PTO - prioritize and complete it ASAP.

... is back in town! Hearing the cut this time could be 10-12%. Any truth? The management in UK is very conspicuously silent on the numbers. Not a peep out of the SE Director or from behind the VP's beard.

My brother is interviewing for a new role at Cisco- Growth Account Manager. He says the role seems interesting but vague. Anyone have insight into this new initiative? Looks like there were/are many openings across the US for this role. His... — read more 

Hearing some reports of layoffs in Cisco marketing , can anyone confirm ?

Looks like a lot of GSSO feels under the g-n lately, is AppD worth considering as a lateral move?

There are several threads here about layoffs at Juniper https://www.thelayoff.com/juniper-networks?sort=active

Today was the 2nd layoff in 8 months within Security Sales. This is directly due to the inept leadership and disastrous decisions from the GSSO SLT. Round 3 of Security Sales layoffs is coming in Q3.

Which Sales Teams have been impacted by layoffs today.

Any managers willing to share RSU grants for g10 AM/SE/PSS?

Be on the lookout folks as Sales will lay off folks this week on October-4th. I heard from multiple sources 7-9% of many teams will be impacted.

What is your opinion?

Any managers willing to share what the minimum RSU amount per grade level is? I know when giving out stock each grade level has a minimum amount they have to get and if a manager can't allocate that amount then that employee is screwed. What are the... — read more 

I reported a case about harassments and abuse to the Ethics alias via email and opened a case as well. It's been three days, but no response from anyone. Does an Ethics person/team even exist? Why is it taking this long? Is this normal about ethics... — read more 

Is being passive aggressive a culture thing at Cisco. I had to deal with a manager that is so passive aggressive that I almost broke my facade and gave them a piece of my mind. All they do is talk too much, think they’re funny (they are not), and... — read more 

I did not get the bonus/ipf paper from hr or manager. Wondering how was the ipf for those that were impacted on July 17.