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?

Question on RTO policy . What is the guideline if you don’t live within 50 miles of those 5 offices mentioned? Am I forced to relocate or leave the job ?

Remember, if you return to office for 2 days, they'll ask you for 3. Remember, if you return to office for 3 days, they'll ask you for 4. And if you return to office for 4 days, they'll ask you for 5. Maybe sick days happen more often on office... — read more 

I see new Nexus 9300 Hyper Fabric announcement, ready for prime time? What else is cooking inside AI story? Is the ship finally turning a corner?

Massive, don’t miss Package 1.5 x to 2x Try only though only referrals

Also how to replace director.. This is what director doing #1. Unfair Treatment #2. Comments or Jokes #3. Exclusion #5. Denied Opportunities #6. Change in Job Duties Without Justification #7. Favoritism

Being laid off is never easy for anyone, just like the many people let go by Cisco over the past few years. It happens in life, and I think the best thing to do is to move forward and focus on the next chapter. I watched interviews with laid-off IRS... — read more 

Few given this retention bonus to stop them joining NVIDIA or other AI based companies

Are the overlay AE roles most susceptible to layoffs? Any outlook on layoffs for these roles this year? Thinking about accepting an offer for one but very unsure.

You won't convince us you're the second coming. We see through the B.S.