Who wants to risk being laid off? Who wants to live with constant uncertainty and the stress that comes with that? Those with top skills are going to go elsewhere. Expect key people to leave in the following months. Why wait until the hammer falls... — read more 

which indicates Cisco is failing in strategic industry transformation. The hits in enterprise were yet again deep and shocking for those of us who remain. Key people left. As mentioned elsewhere, SD-WAN is not living up. But what's far worse... — read more 

How Cisco culture is changing... One of the GM had her all-hands meeting yesterday and no mention of layoff that took place previous day. God save Cisco from these fake leaders!

I was interviewing for a position in the reporting team there. Heard there were some cuts. Is AppD a good place to work and are there frequent LRs there?

Cisco does not measure performance. The myth of the "bottom 10%" is cover for age discrimination. 75% of those laid off are over 40, male, white and are making senior level salary. Age and possible race discrimination. Plain and simple. — read more 

Is Cisco selling ACI left & right ? Why there is need for LR ? What am I missing here besides a brain ?

Doesn't give headcount or business units impacted: https://www.crn.com/news/networking/cisco-layoffs-planned-in-wake-of-global-economic-uncertainty-in-2020

Source below Cisco Plans New Round of Layoffs Networking-equipment company faces prospect of slowing sales growth Cisco has said it expects revenue to drop between 1.5% and 3.5% in its current quarter. PHOTO: PHILIPPE WOJAZER/REUTERS By... — read more 

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I never liked the concept of cutting the bottom 10%, or whatever percentage you want. It's like grading on a curve. Some teams have all exceptional people, and good people get cut. Other teams are full of worthless do-nothings and the majority of... — read more 

At least one BU is aggressively hiring PM’s and TME’s in India, when their business is basically flat or slightly negative. It’s very clear what is going to happen to the non-India based PM’s and TME’s.

Cisco Canada once again misses its Q2 numbers. It’s country manager misses the product number for the 6th consecutive quarter, and this time with a gap of 75M$ US. What a stellar performance under the current leadership. As a result, Cisco Canada... — read more 

I've been an agency contractor for a little while, I wanted to know my chances of getting laid off. I don't work on anything hardware related, so I'm hoping that helps. Which BUs do they cut first? Do they cut red badges or blue badges first? I... — read more 

Or just horrible and incompetent management?

Cisco will layoff 10k ppl.

Or is that a big no?

Posting as probably many people on pins and needles this week. Once you go through a LR, you will look back and realize it's just another step in life. Accept it, say little, and move on. Don't spend your time beating yourself up or worrying. Big... — read more 

They check your LinkedIn and if you are actively looking for jobs you are on the list. Since now SP SVP is gone things gonna change. Most of the staff he created was his family and friends and we suspect all of them will leave behind him... — read more 

Anyone know the number? How about percentages? I heard is over 5%

There will be a 2nd round of LayOffs between June and August. So get ready

How come that we had so many people aware that the cuts will be happening today (2/26)... Look at two threads below, 9 days ago and 4 days ago. Both were on target. I've been on this site since 2015, we were never this precise... Who's... — read more 

Friend that works for Cisco through Broadsoft acquisition was let go this morning along with a ton of others.

Give it a try, what's your estimate?

The Security Business Group (SBG) was impacted today... I see over 1100 listed on the paperwork that I received.

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When you're young and bright eyed. You work really hard, ambitious to climb and are naive of layoffs (unless you're plugged into the great new information you get nowadays)... As you age to 30 and witness/be a part of it, you immediately see... — read more 

This was ice again a clear indication that’s if you are a revenue generator (CFU/CBU) do not accept the company line of lower utilization is acceptable if you are doing activities that are non-revenue support of the business. We saw those people... — read more 

About two dozen folks axed

What do you expect? Look at the Wahoos running the show! I mean come on look at the new leaders running the show.... literally they have no idea what they’re doing. In the position for a year and have nothing to show for it. Spending Cisco money on... — read more 

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco/sf-mayor-london-breed-declared-local-emergency-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/2241796/

Those sadists in HR enjoy every step of separating employees from Cisco. Was talking to one, and he was laughing about it. Layoffs provide job security for them. Something to do. Just remember- in no circumstances is HR the employee's friend. Just... — read more 

Where does this end? Is a mass wave of layoffs coming?

Last July I happened to be on a great vacation in the French Polynesia, had a ton of time banked and nicely budgeted cash fund – it was a blast. On the third vacay day, I am getting a text message from my manager. She was cryptic and wanted me to... — read more 

Do not be afraid. I was LR'd now going on three years ago after eighteen years. It was tough at first but now can honestly say I am very thankful for the journey. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to work several inside and outside of... — read more 

Is this really when LRs are happening? What makes everyone so sure?

spend time your friends, family and the people you trust or care deeply. enjoy your severance money and time off. take a small vacation or break, clear your head the best you can. come back and carefully brush up on your skills. most important, don't... — read more 

I am the best performer but I just received a 1-1 scheduled on 25th. Should I be worried?