New grad here. Masters degree from an American university. I am a U.S. citizen. I started my professional career as a software engineer last year. Reading all the threads/posts here from various experienced engineers from various tech companies, I am... — read more 

I was so proud to get a job a Cisco. I went through 9 interviews... 5 of them in conference rooms with whiteboards and multiple CCIEs testing my knowledge. I've been here 10 years.. and while on the outside I've been very proud of working for Cisco... — read more 

Massive Layoffs, at least 14.000 workers. Cisco is a shame!!! If your are not lay off consider leave this company immediately. Leaderships are crooks, including Chuck and his master, John Teflon Chambers... — read more 

People can stay till September 18th (1 month). The package is 1 month (till Sep 18th) + 1 more month as in-lieu pay + 3 months (for signing no-lawsuit crap) + 1 week for every year above 10 years + 5 months Cobra lumpsum payment. Three managers who... — read more 

Why is Brad silent this time around about Cisco layoffs? He typically has it all figured out well ahead of everyone else. This time, not a peep...

I'm hearing that this time it's going to be focused on higher grades only. What I heard is that whole concept of senior technical leadership (PEs and Fellows) is revamped, and leadership roles are now being closer tied to respective BUs (and realized... — read more 

If you do get laid off, just remember it's all politics and all subjective. I had an "X" performance review for years in a row, then after a restructuring started to get "Strong" performance reviews even though I asked for and took in more and did... — read more 

??

Cisco earnings: Summer layoffs to return? http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=2D8B4E28-6335-11E6-8BC1-2FDC5DAE47E3&siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

What numbers have you heard?

On cec, there is inspiration articles on retraining engineer for digital era. Perhaps those impacted can start looking into this new areas to work. It is new high growth!

The good Humans (smart, ethical, hard working) will flee. Not right away because that would be irresponsible and they are responsible, loyal people. They have sensed that the cisco brand is tarnishing. The "best place to work" moniker is marketing... — read more 

It's embarrassing to read some of these posts insulting others, writing styles, etc. I get it that people are stressed and worried but at the very least be kind and acknowledge that people all around the world are going through the same process. We... — read more 

One overlooked benefit of the LR will be cleaner and safer company kitchens. Currently, we have too many Tupperware containers in our refrigerators festooned with toxic foul food of questionable origin. I shudder every time I have to go near the... — read more 

Today we hear the facts that our big team will be LR because the Sr. executive managers want to cut cost because they think service providers don't like our platforms. I think this is a big lie from our supervisor who is to lazy to explain the truth... — read more 

Bros, install a voice recorder app on your smart phone and test it before the 1:1 discussion.

I was laid off last year. Its stressful but I found a job before my package ran out. I have better compensation now than when I was with Cisco but I do have to work much harder and longer. I still know managers socially so they share things with me... — read more 

I got a surprising 1on1 discussion on career goals with manager. He gave several hints to me to start lookingaround. I appreciate him for his nice gesture to give me hints 3-4 days ahead of time. anyone else got a career discsussion 1on1 yet ?

That's my understanding, so having a 1:1 will not indicate if you are being LR-ed - check with your peers if you've got an invite - this may be just a discussion where the manager will spend time to reassure you that you are a valuable part of the... — read more 

Seems like this is all just a big rick roll

Is there any warning to those who were getting laid off or was it a complete surprise shock? Do they give you any explanation? With layoffs supposedly coming around the corner, just curious if I should start packing my cube early. Any input would be... — read more 

I believe it's a short call (15 mins) outlining your package and general information on the next steps. You have 30 days to find another job within Cisco - if that is what your intention is and if you can get an offer which you accept within 45 days... — read more 

I have a meeting scheduled first thing on the 18th with my manager and expect the trapdoor to open for me at that time. To all folks that are impacted by this, remember, neither your manager, nor your management chain, nor anyone else in the company... — read more 

I have a meeting scheduled on the 18th too. Somewhat surprised because of my strong history with the company. It's actually embarrassing and upsetting. I'm truly traumatized and very sad. Nevertheless, that is what is scheduled to happen and I must... — read more 

I have tons of Cisco stuff I got as a remote employee such as a laptop, CVO, DX, IP Phone, ISR for testing, etc. I KNOW I will have to return this crap but do they have a process for cisco equipment return once being let go? I mean do they even have... — read more 

Many products s---. hence two rounds for engineering...One on Aug 18th and one in Middle of September....SP will be badly hit.

I’m extremely nervous, never been laid off before, but if it’s gonna be another round, I am sure I’m gonna be on the list. Noting firm, just have that horrible gut feeling. Does someone know how they usually do it? Are you being called to a meeting... — read more 

Now get back to making code and WebEx

Hey, can anyone explain why this guy has such a beef with Cisco? What is his connection?

OK, go figure - it's sourced from: http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2016/08/13/why-ciscos-earnings-report-may-matter-so-much/ Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is set to report earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. This will... — read more 

The sad decline of a once-great company due to a rapidly growing monoculture and insidious cultural-cronyism.