Pls dont downvote this post just because i want to get a scoop about the gutter How many impacted in CSG and Insieme?

Some interesting changes have occurred in networking. For example, Enterprise networks, nowadays looks a lot more like data center (core, distribution/aggregatation, access) collapsed to (Leaf and Spine). And L3 replaced Spanning Tree. But more... — read more 

This Q has been shamelessly stolen from @OP+17nTuC8P

This will be the more traditional layoff model Cisco has perfected. Q2 earnings announcement on 2/10/21 or 2/17/21, with notification to Wall Street of another $1B cost reduction (perhaps more). Layoffs take place the next day, or Tuesday of the next... — read more 

Didnt hear of much impact in our group.

Hi, Im impacted by LR. I am in sales, and achieved my W9 target, and most likely going to achieve my W13. Will Cisco pay my spiff?

I'm impacted. And am on the fence about trying to stay or go. I have a lot of great colleagues who are busting over backwards to find a place for me to stay in Cisco. I love them, but I've got to ask if it is worth it. Honestly, I don't have an... — read more 

What has it been in the past, and is there any extra for long service? Any idea what it might be this time?

So there are plenty posts about layoffs in US or Australia but did EU got hit also? I've seen one post about Portugal but is that only it? Rest of the EU is safe or EU will be hit by phase 2 in december?

List the rough impact number by the BU if you know it. keep score here on this thread

SDX central says only 9% were laid off. But UK and EMEA lay offs are in the offing. So that’s not part of this number. More like 15% ?... — read more 

I lifted this from Nike's board here on layoffs.com - I've credited the OP with a link... HR - Be Careful I do not want to go into much detail as it relates to two cases where I had to deal with HR but I wanted to say a few things: always be... — read more 

Hi All - I was fired back in August, it's a long and complicated story, anyhow - I got fired. My questions is about disclosure - for example if I apply for a job with company X can the manager over there (or X's HR department) reach out to Cisco to... — read more 

If you are in the US and didn't have a meeting telling you that you were "at risk" your safe. The December LR event will impact those people who are in the "at risk" pool and didn't accept the severance package and did not find another role... — read more 

Cisco is on a downward spiral, it is not even news anymore. I still do not understand why Cisco has sales reps when the channel does all the work.

Ugh so painful but I’m glad to be finally out.

What's your estimate of a fair value?

Are all LR impacted folks got their bonus in SEP. OR if reduced then how much.

There will be promotions this Fall, won't there? If I recall correctly, this Fall's salary raises (merit and promotion based) will be replaced by RSUs. Let's see what we get. God, how do I hate RSUs. I want salary raises as I get them... — read more 

Standard Exit is a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Hearing all that stayed having a good time while everyone else suffering on the exit. This will affect many with emotional issues.

I am hearing of approximately 6 LRs in IBNG (folks working with ISE). Reading everything I am here, there has to be more. Anyone hear anything more?

I got LR'ed and i am in a sales specialist role. Hit above target all the years i have been in Cisco. At the end of the day they said it was due to purely Opex cuts. How many have been affected in EMEAR?

) There is simply no sustainable strategy to continue to cut costs by using H1B labor, just to maintain R&S software... continued... ) H1B visas go to Juniper (or other company) and then right back to Cisco making double... raising the costs... — read more 

There were people in CPS centre in Lisbon laidoff on Friday. Anyone reading this know more ?

seems there is a lot of consolidation / merging of groups like N9K and N8K etc - any idea what is happening to the server group? will they shift to an ODM model?

All San Jose NCEs, PMs, Managers and Directors were let go. RTP also got hit very badly lost many NCEs and Manager. Handful of NCEs are left behind. Partner will take over collector support work 100%.

How things really were in early 2000. Some of the best times. Work crazy hours, do crazy unfiltered stuff. These would be banned today. "Beer and Cookies" Friday. Each Friday at 2pm, tons of beer in TAC cafeteria. 24 hour... — read more 

Spend 2 hours every day chatting with each other and then Fedex wine to their homes for WebEx happy hour All expensed and approved by relocated IOT Dir and his cronies from New Zealand

What do you hate about the Cisco Check-ins? Fake doctor with bad hair plugs Fran mom voice that speaks nothing for the people Chuck wearing golf shirts to courses that cost over $50k membership just to play Meraki Todd that says cloud... — read more 

With all the cost cutting, lack of innovation, and hurting sales is Cisco headed down the path of Nortel? The politics of the company seem to be shaping a palpable lack of trust, with decisions taken out of concern for power bases. Also, Cisco seems... — read more 

I was called into a WebEx with 23 people and we were all terminated. The call took less than 10 minutes - no questions, no feedback allowed. We were told we would get an e-mail with a link and phone to call with questions, which we did a few... — read more 

CISCO still has too much fat and fluff. Cisco needs to cut 10k to 15k more employees and contractors. It is still full off useless managers, directors and employees. Routers , switches and unified communication products are old technology ... — read more 

I am good at remembering people's names...

The December LR event will impact those people who are in the "at risk" pool and didn't accept the severance package and did not find another role internally.

I currently work at a non-tech company looking to break into tech and am considering joining AppDynamics. Is it worth joining just to have a tech company on my resume to open doors? Or is even the most archaic of non tech companies still better than... — read more 

If you are here more than 5 years, or between 3 to 5 years, or 1-3 years, or 1 year or less?

I am 66 years old and survived layoff. My secret .... Keep working hard, keep learning new skills , keep delivering and keep low profile ... help your supervisor looks good... and they want you around.. good luck ...

Don’t wait too long to bail on Cisco, because sooner rather than later, your Cisco experience on your resume would be worth less than burger flipping at McDonalds.