First, I wasn't surprised by my LR nor am I bitter. We all know Cisco is a cost-manager first and foremost, and there is still so much that can (and will) be cut from Cisco (and every other large tech co). I actually applied to some internal roles... — read more 

It’s true because he said it! https://fortune.com/2026/06/03/cisco-ceo-chuck-robbins-fastest-messenger-on-team-hires-people-same-urgency-desire-to-move/

thanks to AI historical market miscomprehensions around Cisco have turned positive-- how long will it last?

Honestly, are there any other teams that have management that just regurgitates whatever Claude spits out at them? It’s really hard to take anyone seriously when they don’t even do their own writing, problem solving and communication. It’s... — read more 

Portfolio leadership is directly responsible for the failures in losing market share. My Heartland Gulf Operation OD is an example of this. He blames everyone else and wants people fired on our teams and our specialists but never holds himself... — read more 

I've been doing this work for a very, very long time, and the best managers I ever had were the ones who listened more than they talked. They cared about their people and helped us succeed. These days, it's all talk and no substance. I don't even... — read more 

At some point, there needs to be real transparency around bloated administrative layers and whether they are creating proportional value. The people building, selling, supporting, and moving the business deserve a fairer share. Every company is... — read more 

https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/crowdstrike-named-a-leader-in-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-endpoint-protection-for-seventh-consecutive-time/ Cisco, nowhere to be found? Who was in charge of SBG products, then and now (G2)

The reason for putting more sellers, SEs and leaders on the front lines is due to the fact that the existing portfolio leaders, sellers and SEs have failed significantly.

If you have time, this is a great interview on the issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXiOO-nKqpw&t=1s

How does everyone feel about their manager at Cisco? I have never had worse. The engagement pulse, the 1:1 meetings are so fake. The lack of even trying to help with a question is staggering. On the recorded team meetings you hear from managemnt “if... — read more 

I have received an email for 4 hours. is this an indication that I was put on the next layoff list? Please clarify! Your able guidance is required.

How will Cisco present its AI work? Those getting laid off were not allowed to represent CL even if their speaker sessions were approved. Anyone LRed able to go?

who decides on the date?

I have been thinking a lot about ai and sw eng. work.... been doing it now for almost 3 decades... the productvity gains are real. code moves faster - test cases are easier, documenting takes less effort... and research that used to take hrs happens... — read more 

Do we need to get manager’s approval for the Off Ramp LOA? Any restrictions or limitations that we need to know of (other than that it is unpaid)?

Someone please help me understand why there are so many highly paid people with only two or three reports???? It seems like there are at least three more middle layers than needed.

I am just worried, Is Cisco Tracking on what websites, I am visiting or what am I looking at on Google Chrome ? since news came come out Meta Tracking its employees.

I'd like to hear if there is anyone here quit their job at Cisco to start a growing midsize company. I am thinking about it, because I find Cisco culture toxic and highly receptive. I have never worked in such a large company before and I have never... — read more 

I am so tired of scrolling past random selfies with captions pretending to be deep insights. What does your pose have to do with industry trends? Nothing. We need LinkedIn to stay useful for networking and opportunities, not become another social... — read more 

TSMC chief C.C. Wei told staff they’ll see more than a 30% bump in their profit-sharing payouts this year on average. CSCO je-k Chuck Robbins told staff we had record revenue but will enforce discipline with another round of LRs.

Justin was given a mission.

I have a question for any recently laid off Cisco employees regarding taking a position within the first sixty days after notification. I’m hearing rumors that if you accept a position outside of Cisco within the sixty day window that it’s... — read more 

At least somebody’s saying it like it is.

I started quiet quitting, and I remembered why I was doing my job in the first place. I went back to doing just my job, the work I was actually hired to do, because I was getting close to quitting over how overloaded I’d become. My plan was to quiet... — read more 

Check these out on your own. If you think it is worth staying because of a massive payout, think again. ---> Expect ~40% to disappear instantly via "sell-to-cover" on the day the RSUs vest. ----> Anticipate an additional tax bill of roughly $20... — read more 

I'm not asking if there is a LR or not (we're past that) but % wise

I was not LR’ed but after this last one I’m officially checked out. I will do what I’m asked to do and nothing more. Thank you Cisco and my wonderful team but this battery is officially permanently drained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehlx1LuOleg&list=PLuneDCBwLKdnIl9DmQs-Q-FwaK2W8FVh8

Those of us who come from one of the major tech companies, like Cisco, are probably going to be fine when looking for a job. Recruiters still want us, and we'll land on our feet. The people who are really struggling right now are the ones from... — read more 

Not for good, of course, but is there any chance we'll go back to having one major round a year and being done with it?

Hmm, what kind of message this sends - a major LR while the company is highly profitable, with compensation that is only marginally above average. Cisco markets to people who do not make purchasing decisions anyway. Employees affected by this... — read more 

Cisco is a pump and dump for Chuck and the board. Cisco doesn't innovate anymore, it just buys other companies, slaps the Cisco logo on it, and calls it macaroni. The ONLY way Cisco can boost the stock price is by (A) laying off employees or (B)... — read more 

With how often we have layoffs, all of us have two choices. Run ourselves into the ground and hope for the best, or just kiss up to our boss and call it job security. One is a gamble. The other is gross but effective. Pick your poison.

I’m currently pregnant and was recently laid off. I was wondering if anyone here has been in a similar situation and tried negotiating their severance package. Just trying to understand if companies are generally open to reasonable discussions... — read more 

Does anyone know of a ki-ler lawyer in austin, tx area to take on age targeted LR cases in latest layoffs?

Not sure whether the Splunk acquisition has done much, if anything for Cisco's bottom line. Anyone know anything 'bout what will happen to the "Splunksters"?

just realized it's the same guy who so proudly said he had chatgpt draft up a 6-year college admissions plan for his 11 year old child, down to which private school to go to lol