AI hype has slowed down, Cisco stock was little up after earnings but could hold up. There is nothing to cheer for future except more pain and layoffs.

Or maybe not so much 'let' me, what happens if I don't return the laptop after my inevitable departure (LR or just resign)? Just did an early refresh two years ago, I think theyre gonna try to get me a new one anyway. I'll decline and keep my... — read more 

What the title says. Cisco has a bloated and largely irrelevant portfolio. Sales folks are asked to do way too many trainings, forecasts, deal reviews, inspections that don't result in revenue growth AT ALL. Just received goals and they are... — read more 

Former Cisco here, happily working for a great company. Question: Why is it that every recruiter is from +91 international code now? Also, they have terrible phone manners, are terrible at calling you back, and don't seem to have access to... — read more 

Apparantly Collab just had a major budget cut, esp in marketing. Now there are way to many employees & contractors vs their constently shrinking program budget. If theres no budget to do the things that someone was hired to do... not much point... — read more 

Trump is set to meet with business leaders at the Business Roundtable on Tuesday, and you can bet CR will be in full-on schmooze mode. Meanwhile, Fran—who still brags about her Oprah interview—might need some serious self-care after this one. Hope... — read more 

This is what IBM just did and let go people who are not near an office with severance. Unsure if Cisco could accomplish the same.

DOGE is currently canceling many unnecessary ServiceNow, Adobe etc licenses. What about Cisco? How much money is being spent on overpriced network infrastructure and unnecessary DNA and other licenses? Should we report this to DOGE?

We were subjected to a Security 101 training today. This is why our competition is kicking out butt in security. They get training that is deep to handle those security conversations. We get what is a firewall. What is NAC. What is zero trust. ... — read more 

Pushed out in 2023... I hope many good folks still left there are managing...

As predicted before all the senior leaders of splunk are getting out of Cisco after their vestings. Does not bode well for Splunk as it was.

SS is cleaning house in EMEA and the Americas! This is long overdue. Half of that organization is completely worthless!

Is G10 offer at 280k TC lowball or ok ? Please share expected range.

Who is hiring nowadays?

"Amazon CEO says he’s cutting middle managers because they want to ‘put their fingerprint on everything.’ That’s music to the ears of Gen Z" https://fortune.com/2025/03/04/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-middle-managers-rto-gen-z/

Any insights

Did anybody else get notification of the mod-year advance in email today? Mine is very low. Ugh

Remember during the pandemic when CSCO was about to forcibly put people who didn't get the jab on unpaid leave? The reason stated by legal was that since CSCO is a government contractor, they have to abide by federal rules. That stance was dropped... — read more 

So all G10s and G11s in CX regardless of performance, skills and time in role will be promoted

Does your computer act weird before layoff? Like turn off and on?

https://www.wired.com/story/your-boss-wants-you-back-in-the-office-this-surveillance-tech-could-be-waiting-for-you/

Why do we have major accountability issues between teams from individual role to management role across the company? Talk to 10 people within your circle of influence and you will realize it. Is it surprising ? The situation extended at partner... — read more 

Thoughts on it?

Trying outside but not working Now they are discriminating and trying to point my mistakes in meeting Worst thing is ignoring me Hope such people meet their KARMA soon

CR has no choice but to comply EO. Most useless and toxic leadership must go. Money saved will be used to buy back stocks and to increase the dividend. Investors will be so happy on cost-cutting involving leadership that Stock will reach $100 in six... — read more 

I could double my salary if I didn't want to work remotely. If Cisco forces RTO the salary worthy be competitive enough to keep good people. The only ones who will stay are the ones on H1B slavery or can't find jobs anywhere else.

I came out of the network closet… and immediately got a stronger connection! I told my coworkers I was like an enterprise grade AP, optimized for all environments, but definitely not straight. I prefer that SFPs are to be plugged into the rear of... — read more 

Is this true?

Companies committing to US manufacturing to be awarded government contracts per WSJ.

Two entirely different approaches to impending Tariffs. Apple will invest 500 billion in US / Texas mfg, while Cisco will continue unchanged. Will be interesting to see which approach works out. Thoughts?

I knew that going in. Had several older Cisco friends who guided me from the very beginning. They told me the following and I suggest EVERYONE at Cisco do the same unless they want to get sc--wed over royally. It was a great strategy and I was able... — read more 

RTO within 50 miles of 10 centers: AMER: RTP, Richardson, Mexico City EMEA: Lisbon, Krakow APJC: Bangalore, Pune, Tokyo, Dailan, Sydney *Living >50miles = likely no promo, raise, etc. in the future.

This is bad at so many levels

I don’t usually post personal stuff, but I need to get it off my chest... 55 yo, 12 years @ Cisco, so it's been a while. On paper, it’s a great job—good salary, solid benefits. But in reality? I feel completely stuck. The culture here has... — read more 

Considering the previously promised LR for this just ended quarter, I expected Liz today to deliver the bad news regarding the next edition of hunger games. I either missed the news or they were not there. No news good ews?