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

Has anyone else had the experience of just not being able to cope with the persistent concerns of both not being able to keep up, plus the feeling that their own impending notice is a forgone conclusion, just waiting to happen? Several months ago, I... — read more 

With Cisco losing market share, the responsibilities of that are squarely on the portfolio leaders, AVPs, SEDs, ODs, SSEMs, RMs, and SEMs. They have failed to hold their people accountable. Due to the failure of these so called leaders, good... — read more 

Last week at Broadcast Asia "people" were blabbering that Synamedia would merge with Kaltura. Anyone else hearing this? Any Schleppers care to comment?

So what do people think are the chances of serious layoffs (i.e. 2,000+ people) in August? a.) 0% - No change b.) 25% - So you're sayin' there's a chance. c.) 50% - Coin flip d.) 75% - More than likely e.) 100% - Death and taxes

just had an all hands. VP announced that all leaders now must RTO 4 days/wk. hasn't trickled down to ICs yet but we all know it's a matter of time. and if you have been remote and don't live anywhere near an office? tough luck, I guess that means you... — read more 

There’s a lot of buzz lately about using AI tools to dodge getting cut. But is this really happening? If you’re relying on AI tools, shouldn’t you be the one getting replaced?

Classic corp-stack maneuvr.... Print record numbers, invoke AI... Then, purge the meat-layer, and tell the survivors the system is "more agile." The optics are vintage late-capital firmware. So, silicon gets fed, humans get reclassed as drag... — read more 

What do you make of the re org Chat are we cooked/ Chat who is cooked?

Any Cisco retirees using Cisco RMAP health insurance plan? Can you share the premium you are paying and how you like/dislike it?

This is interesting - its on Oracles board https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1ks61db2q @OP+1ks61db2q

Comment on how you feel being isolated, while others wait their turn for next round. This happens every round, laid off employees dropped off the bus, while ELT preaches Cisco impressive leadership, AI prowess and caring for employees.

Nice touch. Great empathy. Announcing 4.000 people being fired, while wearing a 250.000$ Richard Mille watch

Anyone know whether Training and Documentation teams will be impacted by the upcoming layoffs?

Fran faking her compassion and reading her statements tell you all you need to know about how much this C-Suite cares. Her and Mark sit in their posh million dollar homes and talk about cutting travel while they travel the world. The hypocrisy of... — read more 

It seems a lot of people were affected in Australia last week after the Q3 call. This was decided maybe in the weeks before that.

https://qz.com/meta-layoffs-8000-jobs-ai-restructuring-052026

Strong rumors about Networking and Security Specialist SE/AEs being moved into Portfolio Generalist AE/SE roles. Anyone hearing anything for USC and GES? How would account mapping work? Who would handle Cat Center and Security conversations? Leader... — read more 

New just in Ty announced a giant reorg/struct after the recent LR's via Vidcast Of course, Cisco is going all in on AI Significant changes to Collab How many years do you think we have until everyone is replaced with AI ?

I am working fir Cisco for 12 years. I have seen so many of these restructurings so far. I wonder if they consider to offer ER again like Microsoft is doing.

Anyone knows when are they gonna tell who's affected from EU teams? Last time it took up to 1 year depending country which is crazy and should be illegal

As CR stated, 75% of LR will be re-hired where needs are. True or baloney? Everyone getting four months salary with benefits, then COBRA? Exit date set to July 14? Did team leaders announce send off and good luck meetings? Or a nice kick in... — read more 

Wondering if it the same as last time.

Why the LRs and why the change in Go To Market and Alignment. We are losing market share across all solutions Portfolio Account Executives only know how to order lunch for a customer meeting. Portfolio AVPs and ODs have only enabled... — read more 

Can someone explain how these layoffs actually get determined? I feel like it’s just purely cost, but based on how pointless and anti productive it has ended up being I’m not sure if they actually give it any thought. Manager has been giving us the... — read more 

Massive changes for Portfolio SEs coming. Essentially generalists won’t exist any more.

Someone on my team is on a family medical leave and a fellow coworker said that they could still be affected in the layoffs. Can someone confirm please?

Any update?

The next round won't happen at least for a few months, right?

Two talented people are gone from the team, but the clueless, passive-aggressive manager survived. Lucky us.

RTP is closing?28

pls protest against layoff during this bad Ai/ML situation. pls quit voluntarily if u r able to find opporunity outside and express solidarity with everyone who got impacted

Can this be true?

Strong rumors about a nutanix aquisition.

I heard that the Cisco Wireless team was also affected due to low revenue in last layoff. Do you have any idea about the current situation with Cisco Spaces, Meraki, and the DNAC team?

Can anyone elaborate on what happens with RSU's if you are currently getting package? I'm looking for specifics (in advance of next round) so I can plan accordingly. I'm assuming you just get the 60 days on payroll to vest but hoping they may... — read more 

Why is it always on the survivors to absorb everything from the people who got cut? If there's suddenly so much extra work, maybe those people shouldn't have been let go. But there's never any real planning afterward, just an expectation that we'll... — read more