I ran Cisco Systems' FY2026 certified H-1B wage data through an AI-assisted statistical analysis. H-1B wages are not necessarily identical to pay for all employees, but they should still provide a useful directional view of Cisco's compensation... — read more 

The team are trying to sell an image that doesn't exist

I left Cisco 72 hours ago and I have slept every single night since. Letting me go was one of the best decisions Cisco ever made for ME. I’m just glad it’s all over with and I can live my life.

My manager put me on a PIP. He basically made it clear it was either him or me without coming out and saying it directly. Then he told me this whole story about his newborn having health issues, his parents struggling, and how he can’t afford to lose... — read more 

Just wanted to see how my ex is doing so dropped by. looks like things havent changed at all and gotten worse. making bank with competitor has been easy. all accounts that had cisco were easy to replace with competitor. here is a fu-k you to cisco... — read more 

Share if you hearing new wave of employees reduction attempt by management. Either in not meeting expectations, Documentation, or HR guidance or the ultimate PIP.

What is the point. All they have to do is wait for 3 months and LR you without any explaination.

During my most recent Talent Assessment, my manager left No for Expectation Met. I discussed about this in my 1:1 to know the reason behind this feedback. Didn't receive any constructive response and got a standard response. I was informed the next... — read more 

I resigned from Cisco over a month ago and I can say life is much better. That's all.

Friend from another group told me their manager asked them to leave Glassdoor reviews and implied they needed to be positive. I'm having trouble believing him, even though he has no reason to lie to me. Why in the world would anybody care about... — read more 

Any rumor/speculation on this? Given AI spending, profit margin pressure and cisco LR history, 11/26 or 02/27 is more probable?

As everybody else is UP.

It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful we came through it together. Now we’re ready for what’s ahead

Portfolio Sales and Engineering Leadership is at the root of Cisco Market Share Loss. From Portfolio AVPs and SEDs to the ODs, SSEMs, RMs and SEMs, all should be replaced. They want to act like they know what is best. They have driven the market... — read more 

Where is the budget coming from for my agent? Now that the official rollout has started, teams are going to be billed. Do people know this? Gonna cost my org an extra 300k/yr at least

Instead, I'm free. First time I've ever quit a job without a backup plan, but I was so done working three jobs for the pay of one. I feel lighter already.

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/1/cisco-accused-of-fostering-a-hostile-workplace-for-muslim-and-arab-employees Get out of this place before you lose yourself

Now that One Cisco is dead and the era of "Cisco is not a family" is upon us I have to wonder what Cisco could have been like if we had kept our values. The amount of backstabbing and sabotaging and general toxic shittiness that has become normal in... — read more 

What you think about the Overlay Orgs ? . I felt the leadership of the of global partner SE Org is one of the most fake org in Cisco? So confusing, no accountable...just fun and lots of travel?.. Any other ?

That's not always been the truth, but it certainly is now. You're a line item. If they get rid of you, there's always someone else who will take your spot for less money. It doesn't matter how hard you work or how much you know. There's always... — read more 

When is the PL&I bonus to be paid this year.

Where would you place it?

Forget engineering and join legal. It's dynamic and creative, they are busy but well compensated. Cisco has developed this competency like no other company and this tells you a lot about the direction of the company - extract and protect is the... — read more 

It’s maddening how toxic this place is. So many layoffs, no budgets for promotions raises etc. everyone is just so burned out in my org. Layoff after layoff, doing more with less. Meanwhile, record sales and the company livestreams GSX to all of... — read more 

Imagine you’re one of a seller’s customers and you’ve just spent $2 million on Cisco security products. You’ve spent months negotiating discounts, explaining budget pressure, and hearing that the seller has pushed internally to get you “the absolute... — read more 

Im wondering if the 4 hours on the clock training we are granted per month and the AI My Agent that was announced are going to be delegated by Cisco on what we study and if we use the Agent or not.

We've got staff with no drive, broken management, layoffs of experienced people, and no growth path. Other than that, everything's fine.

I reached out to former coworkers after I left and received nothing in return. Months of silence. Then suddenly they were the ones asking for job leads and I had zero incentive to respond. I realized all of us made the same mistake. If you want help... — read more 

Can you please share how much Technical Leaders (Grade 11 or Grade 12) earn in RTP? Salary range in NC seems to be: $187000.00 - $274,100.00 My brother earns $195K Base, 13% Annual Cash bonus, 6% 401K Match and no RSUs in his current job. What would... — read more 

Anything on this? Heard the managers are gettijg names for low IPF in the bonus and LR planning

why isn't there a 20 minute AI summary? Isn't that what y-all are supposed to be donig now?

Well.. you all are fu---d based on what was just said on thebeat..

Personally, I am 3+ years into coasting as Cisco. I work maybe 15 hour weeks prompting AI & making up nonsense to make myself look busy, and just abuse the sh-t out of the work from home policy or coffee badge into the office and sit around watching... — read more 

Kind of ugly looking but matches the closet looking Chuck robbins .

Important change on how you access Webex Keeping our data and systems secure means evolving how we work, including how we access tools like Webex. With this in mind, Webex will now follow Cisco's Trusted Device Standard and only be accessible from... — read more 

Anyone know what happened?

Is the wealth that our nation and economy create being distributed to the working class? This is a serious question, not trolling, just watching news recently and asking myself questions about this as I see a fair level of pent up anger on both left... — read more