When do you think Chuck will hand the keys over to Fran?

Is Cisco company lagging? Used to be a leader... I don't see a path to Cloud, etc. What's the deal with Cisco? What went wrong?

The checkin was more useless than usual Platitudes in spades, 🥱

What do people think of the future of the data center business? Growing? Dying?

Advantages/disadvantages , please comment. In my opinion, quite good benefits, training possibilities, known company , perhaps can learn somethings. Bad ways; the LR culture, too many layers in organization, somewhat lagging in creating high tech... — read more 

https://www.investorsobserver.com/symbols/csco "InvestorsObserver gives Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) an overall rank of 31, which is below average. Cisco Systems Inc is in the bottom half of stocks based on the fundamental outlook for the stock and an... — read more 

Anyone know why?

LR and today was last day but already received a large deposit from Cisco today. Was this the Cobra payment already? Seems early as the agreement says will get pay once 15 days passed to make sure you don't reverse so was surprised. Also, when do you... — read more 

It has been a mess from operations, engineering, IT, to Sales. Some areas report that they have to cover more with fewer people. Some support groups completely ignore requests. Then operations try to delay the execution as much as they can. The... — read more 

I heard taking the 6 months option is bad for H1B. Why not take the 6 months and find another job? Moreover how is it any different than the impending layoff if one can't find a job internally?

I just don’t see how they can afford the 6 month package offered in the Oct round, going forward. Wondering if they’ll give reduced packages for teams that weren’t hit as hard last round (maybe less technical roles- sales, marketing, customer... — read more 

Many many moons ago, Cisco was a switch and router company. Then Cisco decided to make two strategic purchases and these two companies were: Aironet (access points) and later Airospace (wlan appliances, aka wireless controllers). Fast... — read more 

The Pre-Notification of possible impact was Oct.7th. Or are people getting new notices after the Oct 7th date? Seems to imply that if one is not Pre-Notified then one is safe, or safe until after the Jan 4th layoffs have cleared.

I hope everyone is using the Proxy vote to say NO to Charles Robbins and the other worthless ELT. Not that it will make a difference other than sending a message!

Zoominfo says 110M. Is that true?

John Chambers was fond of these types of contracts and was fond of saying, "Councils and Governments". He used to get governments to buy Cisco Routers... And then Switches.. And then Services... And then Wireless... And then Security... And... — read more 

https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/aruba-bumps-cisco-from-the-pentagon/2020/10/

Please share if you took ER and successfully registered to receive unemployment. Share what did you select for reason for unemployment.

The original was ‘archived’ so you couldn’t comment any longer. Cisco’s distraction strategy- wokeness

Most people who work in Cisco know internally it's a mess. Documents and pages always go missing (404). Our external documentation is also average at best with plenty of mistakes (spelling and technical) and also suffering plenty of broken links... — read more 

Microsoft appears to be run by a board who understands execs actually need to work. https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-pay-performance-stock-awards-2020-10

I am interviewing for a marketing role and wondered what people thought about joining cisco at this time. What is their comp structure for a level 12? Do they pay bonuses? Since so many are leaving will it be better for those who stay? I have to... — read more 

My linkedin profile was recently viewed by CX talent Acquisition - what does this mean?...should i be concerened?

The LR materials are awesome for the most part. One thing that's missing is a notation on if we will receive an email on Oct 30th with a link to a docusign separation agreement. I've tried asking HR Support Chat but as per usual the support isn't... — read more 

I have a question on why some managers, directors, VPs, let some people take trips to Cisco Live, impact, RSA or get some sort of tuition relief with managers having to approve the tuition reimbursement even though it is job related. I get emails... — read more 

Disclaimer: I work for a competitor

Can anyone speak to how sales for WebEx are REALLY doing? Besides just saying that Zoom has eaten its lunch... surely there is an advantage to Cisco in being able to sell to existing customers? Just tired of reading all the negativity about Zoom v... — read more 

Published: 10/21/2020 Cisco Says CEO Charles Robbins' FY 2020 Total Compensation Was $23.2 Million Fiscal 2020 Ratio of Annual Total Compensation for CEO and for Median Employee Amounts is 182 to 1

I survived this LR & ER, been here at Cisco for 17+ years, over 50 white male. I don't know what to do next. They didn't offer me ER even though I qualified for it. I even gave hints to my director, but nope, nothing.

How does it compare with what you can get directly from the Insurance companies?

Just curious.... what was the normal LR package and did it include years of service +pto?

Who'll let the ELT know that laying-off your way to profitability is not a way to run a company like Cisco? A company where growth is more important than anything? Instead of a brain drain facilitated by those on top, we should be doing the opposite... — read more 

Just got my RMAP (retiree health insurance) packet from Cisco......and the premiums jumped 17%, and deductibles jumped also. This is the 3rd year in a row. Did the employee plans jump also? This is crazy.

ROBBINS CHARLES-Chief Executive Officer-Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 195,931 Shares $7.9M ELLIOTT GERALDINE T-Officer- Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 100,478 Shares $4.1M MARTINEZ MARIA-Officer- Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 80,382... — read more 

My application was approved. My state contacted Cisco and they agreed to pay. People who have posted otherwise on this forum are spreading misinformation.

Please discuss the current state............

A reply to a post stating I don't have evidence about Cisco HR lying or discriminating. Some but not all of the evidence is with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission in the UK, the case has merit, if I read the findings correctly. The next... — read more