Did you personally, or do you know someone who survived low IPF, i.e. wasn't laid off in the next round of lay offs ? I understand low IPF certainly increases chances for being laid off, and I believe it will also make it impossible to be rehired... — read more 

All Cisco ERs batch of 2020, Congratulations!!! We wish you healthy, wealthy, peaceful, happy retirement. Your decision saved job for few thousands young Cisco employees. Hats off to you !!

I am surprised (even with the LR and turmoil) that so many people I work with give zero f&cks about the quality of their work, the company they work for, and that the opportunity to innovate and rebuild is knocking at the door Maybe it’s time to... — read more 

I know that for the ER plan, people couldn't take it if their IPF was >= 1.4

This company's leadership has become more focused on social and political issues and less on the business results and company's direction.

With the massive departure of senior and specialized groups within the Contact Center group, how confident are we that there will be any meaningful CC organization in the next 6 months? We still have two more rounds of layoffs, and already it feels... — read more 

I work at a company that Cisco announced they would acquire over a year and a half ago. Still has not closed the deal. But should I be worried? I read the articles here and it does not look like something to look forward too. Comments???

I heard CX will be hard hit and TAC finally shutting down after years of speculations. Who will take over their work?

Is anyone else worried that Cisco could loose certifications with USA dod etc due to all the developers from China? Not sure how long before green boxes are treated the same as Huawei

Is there anyone else but me who thinks this company is not stable enough to end a career with? I was told when I first began to give it between 3-5 years and should move on. Looking at the direction we’re headed I am not sure I will be here that... — read more 

The Workforce Transition Option dates are: Oct 7 '20: Phase 1 pre-notification that your job is "at-risk". - Option 1: Optional Choice program, i.e. volunteer to be terminated and take a package - Option 2: Step out leave, i.e. take a leave... — read more 

Will you get a bonus notification if you're on the "at risk" list next week?

Are they trying to sell it or just spin it out and retain ownership?

Is Cisco going to start over or ride it out since firewalls have decreasing relevance??

After 7th Oct layoff, is Dec 4th layoff is rumor or confirmed ? any thoughts

I am worried because my manager has told me nothing. The fear is finally getting on my nerves. I think MultiSite/ACI are still hot and nothing will happen? Do you people know what might the impact be like?

This company is actually run by magicians and its all smoke and mirrors! The CEO primary trick was to inflate the stock price through stock-buy instead of investing in innovation while the CFO specialized in accounting tricks she learned at GM. ... — read more 

Managers and management recycle oldies with vendor resources. They want people who do not question and say "yes" for everything. Managers do not work, no skills and if kicked out wont get job in grocery stores. For years have established well network... — read more 

Over the years, Cisco had missed major technology transitions. These missed opportunities is costing the company pain that we are seeing today. The yearly layoffs are a sign of the company struggling to drive new growth. With the massive amount... — read more 

I am proud to be a nerdy hermit. Many nerdy IT folks can't even be at ease giving a presentation, so how can they be expected to be inclusive? The ironic part of this melding of inclusion and technology worjers is the truly gifted technologists are... — read more 

All TSAs are becoming part of GVE.

Let’s face facts most account SEs don’t know networking these days. They come from the program or competitors in other architectures.

is it me or does the pledge to funnel 100 million out of the company instead of using those funds to save jobs at a tough time wreak of narcissism? quite odd as we brits say.

i have been with cisco for 16 yrs and have never seen my coworkers so unhappy. recently a top networking expert on our team left with no package at all for happier places many on my team are not motivated at all these are people who used to... — read more 

Cisco should consider cutting its dividend temporarily, growing its technical talent, bringing innovation from within and using this cash to avoid layoffs. Laying off employees is not a solution but a temporary patch. Demotivated employees don't... — read more 

How Cisco can kick start revenue growth? What product mix is required? Microsoft and Oracle can do it. Why not Cisco? Is more emphasis legacy products k–ling future products? Let's start discussions.....

The 100 million "donation" right before a large layoff is insensitive. Apparently the mods don't agree, but no valid reason to remove the post.

The official word was the LR is similar to the ER. How similar is the question that needs to be answered. There's 2 phases. "Your role is at Risk" and here's your options. Voluntary LR package or take a leave of absence with no guarantee of a... — read more 

What was the qualifying criteria for somebody to volunteer for ER? What was the payoff for people who volunteered?

THE AMOUNT OF STRESS AND TERROR THIS COMPANY PUTS ITS EMPLOYEES UNDER DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE RSUS OR BONUSES. EVERY YEAR ITS ALWAYS THE SAME MORE LAYOFF ROUNDS AND MORE OUTSOURCING. LOOK AT THIS VERY BOARD EVERYONE IS IN A PANIC BECAUSE OCTOBER 7 THERE... — read more 

Cisco should have consolidated the switch and router groups together to share the same OS, chip set and code base. Having different BUs or groups working more or less the same thing, it increases the cost and lower the margin. It is very painful to... — read more 

My VP of globals has the list for his area. Based on his area cuts we estimated the numbers to be a low of 8500 and high of 12500. Everyone has been quiet because the magnitude is expected to hurt morale much more than some of the past major hits... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4375546-cisco-should-spin-off-webex-to-end-ground-hog-day

During today's Check-In, someone asked "My manager has told me that he, his manager, and their peers have not been consulted regarding who in their organizations might me selected for pre-notification the upcoming LR. Can someone address how the... — read more 

Huawei has been working with PLA for a long time, they have joint research institution with military in Chongqing under application software cover. I think Cisco should also become a defense contractor as Microsoft. Peace will end soon. We need new... — read more 

Wondered if web letters have gone out today. I haven't heard a peep.

They can lay you off - you comment repeatedly about what they are wearing They can distract you with antics and musical guests - you eat it up They can preach their wokeness - surely racism will end! They will spare no expense to purge... — read more 

Have you noticed that often when Cisco lays off somebody they have trouble finding one person who can do everything the position requires on their own and they end up hiring another one on top of the original hire? All to do that same job that was... — read more 

I hope you like taking tickets all day because you are about to become GVE!!!