Any new info on dates of LR ?

The Cisco LR culture needs to change. Using some military terms, let me briefly explain. Although Cisco seems to intend an LR to be like a "General" discharge, it is generally not, as many employees that are LRed don't feel that way. There are... — read more 

There are so many clowns in CX leadership positions, I'm worried they are going to need to get a bigger car.

Has the list for next month been circulated yet?

As you're all aware, there is a quarterly Engagement Pulse survey via Team Space we are asked to answer 12 questions. I had answered and submitted each quarter as asked by my manager. As it's supposed to be anonymous, I answered each question... — read more 

Does “accepting” a grade increase during the year end performance increases affect the ability to take a new role? I was told I might not be able to move roles for a year.

My manager judged that I'm not any good in 1:1, I judged him the same. If I work hard and deliver whatever he ask, he will benefit out of it. I asked him to code in the product, he is not ready to do it. I am going to quit. He is moving forward... — read more 

There is a very interesting phenomena where a VP will ask for something done, and the request moves down through two or three layers of directors, down to the the leader level, and down to an individual contributor to do the actual work. By... — read more 

When is Cisco going to held accountable for all the older employees (60+) that are always impacted in LRs at a higher percentage, many with 10 or 20+ years of Cisco experience. I know several now. One told me they got nothing extra other than a few... — read more 

With all the FSO hype and integrations can AppD perform better or Cisco has already given its ultimatum? Any news of restructuring again in November?

That's really unfortunate. There were so many missed opportunities, so many bad acquisitions and other leadership mistakes that they will never admit. What will happen to this company in the end? Will this leadership allow almost everyone to... — read more 

is it getting worse day by day with more Useless Admin Work being thrust upon all employees ? Agile Jira forced up employee's throat.( IBM'er Hired from a failing Company(IBM) ). Team Space checkin Made Mandatory . another useless tool. Scrum... — read more 

I know several people who always used to their best and try to add as much value here as possible, but nowadays only do the bare minimum of what's being asked of them. There are many more people like that here, I'm sure, so I'm curious if you... — read more 

What is your opinion? Seems like the current layoff affects managers/leader and not individual contributors.

Is this obnoxious phrase used elsewhere, or is it just a Cisco thing?

Will Cisco also follow this trend? There is redundant middle management(director, manager, PE) who are like messenger to their upper management. Lots of useless meetings to understand and then explain their higher ups. Literally doesn't make any... — read more 

As a Sr Director at a long time customer of Cisco, we have made the decision to move away from all Cisco products. It will take 4-5 years but our executives no longer believes Cisco is a thought leader in technology. We want a strategic technology... — read more 

Major incident open effecting all services on new sessions. I’m at Cisco live right now and it’s a JOKE

That’s like what, the 12th quarter down double digits? CR doesn’t even mention collab anymore. He knows it’s over.

Now that PAN is fading to irrelevance (early lead made them think they could overcharge, now Fortinet is crushing them) they are all coming back. lol. I never see PAN in my security deals any more. They being a one trick pony never helped either as... — read more 

Pointless reorgs to suit political agendas. Wasted acquisitions for hundreds of millions that eventually go open source. Egos taking over rational decision making. Bogus transformation group to accomodate people that just couldn't fing a job in IT... — read more 

Cisco Networking Cloud: a unified portal to manage your network CX Cloud: a unified portal to manage your network JD tired of waiting on MM?

It's really good to see that all the layoffs are not scaring people into staying at their cr-ppy jobs, which I'm sure is part of their... — read more 

Outshift?! More like Bull$h!t. Incubation, innovation, blah, blah

Anyone noticed everytime we open LinkedIn, the duo login tries to use our Cisco login. Not sure if they track LinkedIn logins from VpN now?

Chuck is so embarrassing. How does he think he’s charismatic? He’s talking to a room full of sycophants (they decided to go) and every “joke” falls flat.

After the loooong pilot the powers what be have decided not to offer it.

Who’s excited for CR to talk vaguely about products he doesn’t even remotely comprehend?!

Why would anyone want to work for a company that doesn't give yearly raises? What's the longest you've gone without a raise?

Seems to be the case. Reports from your area?

From 2% growth in one of the hottest technology markets to the 2 ex-PANers leading GSSO that have put GSSO on an accelerated downward spiral that has GSSO losing more than ever before. Only 2% growth is literally embarrassing. That is completely... — read more 

Heard a rumor it’s getting canned. Any truth to this?

GSSO is pooling the TSAs now because PAN already does.

Software is being trialed now.

Instead of investing in SAs, Millions were wasted on C2E that was only about an Executive’s ego and nothing to do with helping customers and SAs / TSAs. Now that all this money has been wasted on C2E and Agile TSA, layoffs are coming for SAs and... — read more 

There is a strong rumor of layoffs in June, anybody has any genuine info on this, might be at a smaller scale across the board, please no trolling

Strangest thing happened to me, middle of the night last week I got an automated email that my TC was increased with roughly 20-25% as Cisco leadership wants to continue to invest in their people. First I thought it was a phishing email so i didn't... — read more 

Seattle-based Amazon workers have plans to walk off the job on May 31 in an act of retaliation over layoffs and return-to-office mandates. https://nypost.com/2023/05/23/amazon-workers-to-walk-off-the-job-over-return-to-office-mandate/

It's ridiculous how much management tries to maintain the appearance that this is a great workplace. What about reality and real issues that are swept under the rug? Do they think it's a viable long-term solution?