"Employers can also require employees to use vacation during an employer shutdown, so long as reasonable advance notice is given (which in general should be at least 90 days). [See Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Memorandum from Donna... — read more 

I don't believe there is anyone who, after Cisco, hasn't found a job yet or has had bad luck and ended up in an even worse company? You have to be really unlucky for that happen.

At least in my case, all efforts to try to get promotion through hard work and engagement were in vain. The more I worked, the more work I got, but I wasn’t promoted. Now I don't even want to try anymore. Until I get out of here, I'll only work the... — read more 

I have something important I need to tell you. I anticipate it will result in my receiving a barrage of angry e-mail from Cisco accusing me of being fork-tongued, but Cisco’s hateful pleas misqueme pretty much all who encounter them. What I am about... — read more 

enough said. why does cisco keep pushing this cr@p

Now we need to address the mandatory PTO that has been increased. Many had vacation plans that depended on those days. Not everyone has a huge stash of PTO file away.

They are trying to hide the epic failure of whatever the he-l Teams Week was by trying to make an even larger dumpster fire. That's why they haven't suspended or revoked the mandate while court systems have shut it down and so many other companies... — read more 

The vaccine poker game is over at company and country levels. Enough of the forced participants are done with being asked to play. The one thing this game succeeded in was dividing even more, and already divided country and company. Just another... — read more 

The company is no longer requiring workers to be vaccinated if they work remotely and don't have to travel or meet customers or be on site.

Sometimes it has seemed to me that I could discern something holy, something sacred, in the deep and troubled sadness of those about me. Alas, I discovered that this sadness stems solely from the doleful observation that Cisco intends to create a... — read more 

I've been in the cisco deferred compensation plan for years - built up a nice $10m nest egg in deferred comp and deferred RSU's thanks to the generosity of the company. NOW they are changing the plan parameters??? Anyone else agree this is AWFUL — read more 

For anyone facing an adverse job action in TEXAS. vaccine_job_loss@twc.texas.gov 800-939-6631 EO GA-40 See, the Texas Workforce Commission site for more details.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/judge-issues-nationwide-injunction-against-biden-s-vaccine-mandate-federal-n1285551

Dear Cisco US Employees, As I'm sure many of you have seen, a federal court issued a nationwide order to pause the Biden Administration's federal contractor vaccine mandate. We are currently reviewing these developments to understand the impact on... — read more 

If Cisco leadership continues to force vax mandate, can we organize for larger lawsuit? BristolMeyer employees (already forced out) are starting to do so using Attorney Cameron Atkinson of Pattis &... — read more 

I never cease to be amazed at the way that Cisco wants to be the one who determines what information we have access to. Yet it is also a big proponent of a particularly unpatriotic form of zabernism. Do you see something wrong with that picture? What... — read more 

Confirmed

Let’s light the candle on Vax mandate thread v2! So far the court systems have shutdown the multiple executives orders for vaccine mandates. Private companies like Cisco can still try and impose mandates in their employees. Cisco said that the... — read more 

What is the latest with Cisco's position on uploading our Vaccination cards in the USA? Sure there is debate about Cisco being overly aggressive in getting those Vax card images from employees, and the subjective interpretation of Federal Judge... — read more 

Not only have the most gutless, barbaric mooncalves you’ll ever see decided to glorify their malisons by dressing them up as moral and righteous prerogatives, but their reinterpretations of historic events are being debated as though they were... — read more 

I keep hearing about how great the job market is right now but I'm not seeing it. Yes, for people in retail or manufacturing this is probably better than it ever was, but I've been hitting a wall for six months trying to get a decent offer. I've been... — read more 

Waste of space BAs get to ride the techies while the SE/SAs get LRed. Soon there will be no one left to generate business. A “celebrated” self styled nontechnical CTO ( magically metamorphosed from being a BA), thinks SD-WAN is for the SP sector. God... — read more 

December and January have often been layoff months in the past, what are the chances we're having another major round sometime in that period?

“ LOL, no more pocketing the severance and starting at a competitor hours later. Cisco scr3ws the employees yet again. It’s like the parking meters that print a ticket for your dash - the value expires when you leave. There’s nothing “more positive”... — read more 

Should I keep looking elsewhere? From what I gather here it seems the hardware guys are at higher risk of LRs... to what extent is this true? Would I be making a mistake accepting an offer from Cisco UK?

Does anyone have any info on the US Commercial Sales and Engineering downsizing that is being targeted at AMs and SAs.

Informed we have until the end of April to find another internal or external job. They are providing “talent movement” assistance but NO mention of severance. Have packages gone away completely?

Cisco will be fine. That is all.

Moved to a dying team 6 months ago and the manager will not help me with my burnout because they have understaffed us to the point of no return. I have about 1.5 years tac experience. I can see that Cisco is going to sh-t and morale is lower than... — read more 

I think it has never been easier for competitors to take the best people from Cisco. Do you think so too? The reason is that Cisco will not make the slightest effort to keep them. I think that this company will pay a "huge price" because it so easily... — read more 

Cisco can't ship customer orders. Offices are not opening up anytime soon with new COVID waves - so who needs switches, routers, and APs. They are getting very little from the remote worker wave. Just wondering why the stock is on fire lately?... — read more 

With so many people leaving GSSO, layoffs may not be needed. Too many big names and notable names have left. One person in of itself is not a big deal but when there is a significant collective number of VP, Directors, Managers, and Individual... — read more 

If I am to believe the rumors that are circulating, the event is a no-go.

Don’t take the vax and don’t put in the forced mandatory PTO. SEND A MESSAGE

My manager told me to take the shot or I’ll be laid off. How much do I push the issue? I have two small kids at home. You all are my sole source or advice. Help

Has anyone been on the receiving end of an adverse employment action as a result of the vaccine "mandate"?

As far as I can see, there are very few people here who think that Lawrenceville should not be closed? I had a friend who was there but left, so I don’t know what the atmosphere is like there now and what’s going on, and I’d love to know. — read more 

What world does SB live in that 4 % growth is a strong start. She is incompetent and she has confirmed it these last 3 Quarters of being the VP of global security sales. The security competition is growing anywhere on the low end of 20% to almost... — read more 

I hate watching as Cisco slowly morphs from one of the best companies in the industry to the average mess we are right now. So much potential was wasted and for what? Short term gains that buffed bonuses of those on top and nothing else. As somebody... — read more