Cisco stock just went off a cliff. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/tech-stocks-tank-as-us-ai-dominance-no-longer-a-sure-bet/ar-AA1xWlXu

https://www.zscaler.com/zscaler-vs-cisco Let go of Cisco Umbrella SIG and overcome! A lack of security service edge (SSE) vision Secure web gateway (SWG) is crucial to security service edge (SSE), but Cisco introduced SWG only recently in... — read more 

Hi folks - 2025 personnel changes will resemble 2024 but changes will be more about streamlining the workforce to align with the vision of being AI-centric. No big news with this, I believe almost everyone knows this. But what may be helpful is... — read more 

I’m one of the few who genuinely loves my job. It’s interesting, pays well, and I have great coworkers. If it weren’t for the constant threat of layoffs hanging over our heads, it’d be a dream job for me. I see a lot of people here hoping the company... — read more 

As an SE in US Commercial, which I don’t share which area, operation, or select region, it is ridiculous that we are on a region goal and are expected to help our AEs, but we never get paid. We get paid only on the region attainment. I have the... — read more 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/restoring-freedom-of-speech-and-ending-federal-censorship/

After LR's the amount of things piling up and being missed is nuts. Im not working harder and faster and longer because they let so many people go. I was already doing more before all this now its just silly. All the talk about taking on more for our... — read more 

Is Cisco doing better this quarter? Stock looks good and no more pressure to recognize revenue asap near the end or the Q

I know its performance improvment but unsure how its used to LR somebody as an alternative way to let people go. Especially if youre doing your job well all along.

Such great things happening right now

Chuck said in April 2020 that Cisco, unlike others, will not layoff people during the lockdowns. Guess what happened 4 months later after August? One of the massive layoffs at Cisco. Here’s a hint: Chuck lies. Repeatedly. Always. If he says... — read more 

No Lr in Feb. Confirmed by Chuck in Emea all hands.

It’s s will understood Cisco has a strong Networking and Network Security offering, why doesn’t Cisco do a better job of promoting its AI Networking offering.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/01/22/cisco-ceo-chuck-robbins-on-impact-of-tariffs-ai-innovation-and-future-of-dei.html We'll call someone.. Sure you will - LMAO GET RID OF YOUR DEI POLICIES NOW, Get you butt back to the US and RUN YOUR BUSINESS ... — read more 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/business/trump-dei-corporate-reaction.html Thoughts?

Over two years, I’ve seen Cisco let go of incredible teammates, people who always gave their all. Watching that play out, how am I supposed to care anymore? Giving my best feels pointless. I just want out of here and to land somewhere that actually... — read more 

Stock has moved up, will this be the deal breaker to thrust upwards and onwards? Any Cisco employees were allowed to attend and how was the response internally?

You heard it here first. Public Sector to be dealt largest LRs in history in the February layoffs. Entire teams will be eliminated for BDUs, CX, Marketing. Best news is that Public Sector SLT will also be hit, eliminating the tremendous waste caused... — read more 

Just asked because of all the chatter flying around about Feb 10th layoffs and a 10% cut. Very reasonable. Unless ...

January 20, 2025 Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their... — read more 

I was expecting to see Chuck with Trump yesterday. 500B infrastructure deal and Cisco is not a major player. Cisco needs a piece of that pie.

I feel like I’m running on empty, caught in this constant cycle of pressure and stress. I just can’t keep pushing through like this. It's all becoming way too much, and I’m honestly just exhausted from the mental and emotional weight. If the job... — read more 

I heard Eng is going to start at least 2 day RTO, can anyone confirm?

It's hard to imagine but it's happening. Folks are crossing their fingers, hoping to be on the layoff list. That’s how bad it is at Cisco. The atmosphere is so toxic that sticking around feels worse than being cut loose. People are seeing getting... — read more 

How is it work for Splunk in the EMEA? A recruiter just reached out to me. The benefits don’t sound exciting but wanted to know what the thoughts of Splunk folks are. Thank you.

I heard they are shutting down

This product is complete vaporware! So sick of the BU promising dates then pushing them!

There will be some LRs in February but the bigger LR is coming at start of FY26. Area, Operation and Region consolidation which will result in LRs at every level. AVPs, ODs, RMs, AE, SEDs, SSEMs, SEMs, and SEs will be impacted. There are way too... — read more 

Cisco ELT (Executive Leadership Team) simply drank their own AI-tainted Kool-aid. They used ChatGPT, got excited, and extrapolated the perceived benefits into personal gain. They are still doing this. "AI Pods" and "AI Networking" have given way to... — read more 

India Business Blog With Donald Trump's swearing-in approaching, both US employers and foreign workers are preparing for possible changes to the contentious H-1B visa program. According to a recent Newsweek report, many US companies are choosing to... — read more 

Ant tip how to list their names?

Hybrid Worker Bundle is it worth it? and do I have to return the devices (Are they in the system) when I leave Cisco? All the best!

Literally managers - engineers competing such a worst environment. Hope they will be gone sooner

Staying here means no future:P

Why create un-necessary & time expensive pulse surveys when managers and HR could just read posts here.

Looking to change my role here but most open jobs says "on-site". Same on LinkedIn. What's going on? I thought they were promoting remote work?

everyone ready to hear FK refer to you as "team" 100x times and talk down us all like we're children? Company morale would improve if they just cancel the FK and CR monthly show.

Ex-Cisco here. I used to have Meraki gear in my home. When I left I lost access to the cheap licenses, so I switched to Meraki Go. Just very recently I found out that Cisco has announced EOS/EOL for Meraki Go. Under the announcement in the Meraki... — read more 

Posted by an ex-Meta employee: "Contrary to whatever odd beliefs people may have, folks fearing for their job aren't infinitely more productive the more you threaten them. It strips people of dignity." Meta has nothing on Cisco. Cisco has been... — read more