There was an interesting thread below about a manager who called a laid off employee to come back after some time. Of course, no one can know for sure, but I'm interested in how often it happens that they call employees to come back here. Any... — read more 

Can anyone tell me why this is still a thing? Who uses it? I don't see growth in any direction -- customer adoption, feature release, field interest ... It seems that 2 years ago V2MOMa was telling everyone that this is the way ... but the way to... — read more 

Can anyone tell which is better

I got a call from google and scheduled an interview. If any of you attended a google interview, can you share the interview questions, especially c language and system design questions?

One of our talented colleagues couldn't get along with well our manager. Slowly, the manager sidelined him. He left the company couple of months back. When I asked my manager regarding the former resignation, he mentioned that "it is not the end of... — read more 

Cisco was the greatest company actually under Chambers and early years of Chuck. Why so? Because we survived the competitions from some Chinese competitors like H and Z, H alone, just one time received 30 billions from their national development... — read more 

Managers do not know when to stop and where is the limit of tolerance when it comes to overwhelming employees with work. I don't intend to work like a robot, because more or less we can all find better options if we try. However, I wonder if... — read more 

What's the latest on ISE and the BU running it? Was offered a role there but all my contacts left, so no one to ask for first-hand intel. I remember it being a giant cluster fu-k, but that was around 2015... Cheers.

I'm not sure how many of you are currently in the process of looking for a new job, but I've been periodically looking at what's available and lately, I've noticed there are fewer and fewer good options. Most of FAANG are under a hiring freeze and... — read more 

I know my manager doesn't like me. I hate him, too. We are two different individuals. He joined Cisco as a newly grad fresher 22 years ago and has only been at Cisco for 22 years with no other experience outside Cisco whereas I have more experiences... — read more 

The GSSO Americas house cleaning has started with the VP being reassigned. Better late than never. Dishonesty always catches up to you. Now there is light for us sellers. Hopefully the GSSO Americas SED is replaced soon too for the sake of our... — read more 

Been here over two years without a raise, refresh, or promo but constantly more and more responsibility with Sr folks leaving the team regularly. I have no motivation to work harder for 0 reward and my boss said more responsibilities are coming this... — read more 

IPF: 1.2 Raise: 3%

I have not been tagged for talent movement or any of the sort. I joined this May. I am already worried about LR.. Is it something that I should be concerned or nothing burger? Anyone who has experience with Cisco LR can shed some light on this?

one of the buddy I know got laid off at cisco a few years back and joined a startup. His manager called him and offered him a position without any interviews. I have two questions. How come cisco rehires them without an interview, what do the... — read more 

I hear there are layoffs coming the 1st thru 15th of November. If packages are given, how does it work? What is standard structure of package? Based on role, tenure etc

I like to think of our company, of Cisco, collectively as a single person. As a warrior, as a man, willing to thrust his sword of innovation into attractive new markets as he desires. And thrust we must. We must thrust deeply until we have hit... — read more 

When do the layoffs start?

Goodbye Cisco, goodbye to my director who didn't even bother calling me. Goodbye to my manager screwing me with an IPF=1. See you never again.

It's official... Cisco has been named the No 1 Best Workplace in Tech in the UK by Great Place to Work UK 🎉 Congratulations to everyone at Cisco UK for this big achievement 💙

Look for a bit of house cleaning to come soon in GSSO. First expect SM to be gone. The big news is VW will be out too. I am not sure of other moves beyond that, but I wish it could go down a level below VW to get rid of the S&P person who ticks... — read more 

Almost all managers, directors, VPs at Cisco throughout the world are over 20-year to 30-year tenured employees who have no motivation, no expert or no skill, hence no longer able to work at any other company. They're STILL at Cisco just because... — read more 

Someone's post about Cisco still being a good company in many aspects made me laugh. Maybe I just don't see those good aspects very well. Perhaps someone can remind what are the good sides of Cisco? (before I give notice)

Did they send out the result yet? What's everyone getting?

Because I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!

Do you think Nile is a real threat on Cisco?

Perhaps I'm wrong, but I would say that there are very few people who can be satisfied with the culture as it is today at Cisco. The atmosphere is so toxic that I can't wait to leave, and I will gladly accept a lower paying job just to get out and... — read more 

Barclays analysts on Wednesday upgraded Arista Networks Inc. but downgraded Cisco Systems Inc., citing differences in international exposure and growth prospects in cloud, campus workspaces and data centers for the network providers. They said... — read more 

No one should allow themselves to be treated in the way that the best and most capable are treated here. Why is management holding back talented people so much? I got the impression that the better the employee, the greater the manager's... — read more 

You may have heard of quiet quitting, but have you heard of quiet firing? The phenomenon is described as the act of intentionally treating workers badly so that they eventually leave their jobs. How can you spot the signs that you could potentially... — read more 

Just a shell game on remix of bonus and salary..no new extra $$$ forgetting real raises to catch up with inflation

Surviving a round of job cuts can be a tough experience, layoff survivers say. Employees who were kept on told Insider they felt anxious and overworked after cuts. "You are dispensable, and always remember that," one person... — read more 

Cisco is not backfilling, so I'm basically doing work for several people now. I am in a dilemma whether to stick around and just try to do what I can or to leave. Current staffing situation is not sustainable for a long period. How much longer will... — read more 

I think both companies developed same product? Doesn't cisco has a product like this? Why can't they invest more.

I'm resigning in 2 weeks. What should I make sure I get a copy of before that?

Performance reviews are coming up over the next couple weeks! What do you expect/hope to receive for a raise, RSU or promotion?

Your GSSO Americas VP of Sales and SED has decided to reduce the number of TSAs. This is another way they are trying to back end into Click 2 Expert by starving the field of dedicated TSAs. My RM has told our team that the TSAs are going to be... — read more 

Nile is being led by Cisco's former development chief Pankaj Patel and was co-founded by John Chambers, who spent two decades as Cisco's CEO. The startup promises to run networking infrastructure for wireless connections at offices, and can save... — read more 

Some one challenged that juniper would ki-l cisco in enterprise vertical. Can someone tell me what is Cisco’s revenue in enterprise.