I keep seeing it mentioned that Chuck threw Gary under the bus at GSX, but have not heard exactly what happened or what was said. Can anyone shed some light on this?

This year’s GSX had different vibe from before. People aren’t out for party, budget controls…and I could see anxiety on people’s face. What was your impression?

Why would ELT put everyone on high alert, give an extra month of salary, keep everyone guessing while working on LR list, announcement made to the whole world on August 14. Is it just the management inefficiency or other real reasons behind. This... — read more 

Guys what have you all heard about CSE CSS SPM and TAC? Are any of these groups affected?

Fearless leader, lets go Splunk

Damn I made the mistake of looking at my managers calendar for 9/16. There isn’t anything specifically for me but it’s sure stressing me out now.

Curious. Just joined after graduating college. I’m a temp and figured theres always a chance I could be cut but curious if anyone can give advice to an entry level person that has less than half a year experience (assuming my team gets laid off)... — read more 

Any news there? Heard no gossip myself, wondering should I start planning post-layoff vacay or are we not impacted?

I'm worried they're going to mess with the severance package before layoffs. I can't think of a worse thing they can do than reduce severance right before they lay people off, and somehow that seems like exactly the kind of thing this leadership... — read more 

I just looked at it (Windows user here) and I wanted to see if certain files (study notes) that I deleted from my computer are backed up by Code24. I think that before I had the option to select what I needed to be backed up Now it is all greyed out... — read more 

I’m really starting to question how great Cisco is. They announce layoffs the same month they send a ton of sales people to Vegas, and just blow money like layoffs weren’t even needed. I saw someone say Maroon 5 was there? Is that true? — read more 

For those of us getting LRd on the 16th and we’ll be in our 60-day non working period... What happens if we take a job before Nov 17th, will we lose out on our severance package? Can we still sign our package with Cisco and begin work for the new... — read more 

I have recently heard about a former colleague, a longtime Cisco employee who has been “managed out” of the company. This person had excellent performance reviews up to and including January of this year. Then suddenly their told their not... — read more 

H1B plans and Indian led solutions internally need to be extended over to sales to save $$, expecially after this expensive GSX event every year in Vegas. Just have remote, offshore, cheap reps call on the partners every week and call it a day. ... — read more 

“Economists now fear major recession likely starting this year” https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/08/23/us-recession-is-coming-and-a-few-rate-cuts-wont-prevent-it-strategist.html?Recession2024 Cisco 2024 LR is just the beginning it appears. — read more 

Heard from the SE Leadership that consultation emails at BDLK will start post 16th of September, people notified by November. Most people are decided upon already. All the best.

Is there any truth to rumors that we can expect a new RTO push after layoffs are completed? I'm hearing talk about four days in the office, which is not something I want to stick around for if true. I keep hoping this is just an unfounded rumor, but... — read more 

I personally don’t believe we are at any stage of AI development that can deliver what most C-suites are betting on these days. From what I can see, some companies are using AI just as an excuse to offshore jobs. Many, however, are truly betting on... — read more 

"We pursue our purpose by closing the digital divide, empowering the future of work, fighting for equality and social justice, and building a regenerative planet." It's truly fascinating just how out of touch Cisco's leadership team really is. — read more 

Is there any scenario where an employee can be denied severance package come sept 16th layoffs for any unfair reason and simply kicked out. Cannot trust my management i know this might be rare but have something like this has happened before? I am... — read more 

Was listening to the salesforce earnings call today and marc b was like “and were working with a legendary hardware company, who just made a giant acquisition, to automate their sales and service teams with agentforce” is he talking about cisco?? He... — read more 

https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-to-acquire-ai-security-firm-robust-intelligence/

Isn't she supposed to be busy at this time of mass layoffs?

I feel like I was put on the list but someone from the heavens might have saved. Is HR/legal making decisions to take ppl off of lists? Also in the hypothetical situation your sr director and the VP are on the list? What happens to their list lol are... — read more 

Not like telepresence...apic controller...etc..etc...before..all hypes but no $$$$$$

There’s no such thing anymore. Corporations are reaching their peak of becoming multinational behemoths serving no other purpose but to enrich the few. Do you seriously believe that most of them actually care if the company will exist tomorrow? Only... — read more 

God. The people, the work, the values…. I was sold over years of service to love that company. Now I’m staring down another layoff after being told we are done? Also, until yesterday it said on the company home page “no layoffs planned at this time.”... — read more 

How many failed attempts does it take for the leadership to realize that we need to focus on innovation and improving our current products along with customer service instead of gutting the workforce to achieve long-term success? The easiest solution... — read more 

???

While Cisco throws countless families and individuals into despair with layoffs on 9/16, they announce yet another expensive acquisition and offered the sales folks an extremely high SPIFF just to barely reach their goal with payout this month (SPIFF... — read more 

Like secure workload gained many customers

Repeat this mantra every morning : I want to get laid off and enjoy the severance, I want to get laid off and enjoy the severance, I want to get laid off and enjoy the severance, I want to get laid off and enjoy the severance…

I joined Cisco at age 26, got LR'ed 19 years later when I was 45. Right or wrong on the LR doesn't matter anymore. But it's got me thinking, whatever decision criteria they use for every LR, is the "maximum tolerance" equal to 65? IE your real age... — read more 

It seems like there are a few people on almost every post expressing dissatisfaction and even hoping to be let go. If you're truly unhappy working here, I suggest reaching out to your manager or HR to discuss joining a list for the next round of... — read more 

What a business genius. Rather than innovate, you simply buy other companies and then fire people. Anyone with half a brain can execute this plan. And in the middle of firing thousands of people -- which in and of itself is an indication that you... — read more 

Ex-Cisco here. I come here a couple of times per year to enjoy the bullets I have dodged since leaving the company. I was sick with the “strategy“, the brainwash, the non-existent change, the nepotism, and the bigotry in so many areas (mental health... — read more