Got offered the work two months then take your four months severance pay. Is it tools down now for two months and just focus on training and recertification and job hunting or what? Are they expecting me to do my job as expected for two months?

Any folks in Webex team impacted?

She is one of ELT who talks so soft “we fired you “ bla bla bla Thanks to the guy/girl livestreaming this on Youtube.

I no longer work for Cisco, but I do appreciate all the help I received when I was in TAC, I found that Amazon is hiring for lots of networking engineers and I will suggest you try on them, for example: Network Development Engineer, Internet Edge... — read more 

They created this mess, are any being held accountable?

Rumored that FSO would be hit hard, but haven’t heard anything yet? Is the team just sitting ducks for when Splunk closes?

Red badges from which organizations got impacted? They flushed out many red badges within last 6 months?

This is far from over.

Nice ELT gesture to block live stream. This way only safe leaders can join and sing priases for ELT for a job well done. Where is Frank and her unpretentious & genuine concerns for her Cisco family? This is obvious double-standard unheard to be... — read more 

Can I take the 4 months package now or should I complete the 2 months notice/warn? Thanks

I do not know of any CX being let go while my team is cut to the bare bone.

Anyone from Meraki impacted?

…joke of the day!

any stats or insights ?

One of my best friend texted me late in the evening. He got laid off. Any chance of getting other roles for him.

We've got a day for Me on Monday...... think I'll quiet quit for the rest of that week and take it as a Week for Them in honor of the colleagues lost to our incompetent management team.

Package Details- Non-Sales: Grades 12 and Below: 4 Months of base pay Years of Service Recognition Payment (10+ years) Grades 13, 14, 89, 90 & 91: 5 Months of base Pay Years of Service Recognition Payment (10+ years) Package Details -... — read more 

There was a meeting a while ago where they said a female Engineer is so rare type, that they would never lay off one no matter what. Guess what? I'm G11 female Engineer, who was laid off today, being a high performer for 6+ years. Lol.

Who is ready for more layoffs!

Got impacted by the LR yesterday. After seeing the list of people in many groups that were impacted, it’s about 95% old white guys like me. Can’t say I am surprised, the diversity preferences within Cisco is out of control and unchecked. The... — read more 

Anyone being notified today? Trying to see if its taking a few days to get everyone.

Are there any layoffs in Engineering? Or only marketing and sales are impacted?

Will this happen, considering Cisco will invest in high growth areas

George said it best. He used the term "Government"; but also can throw big companies into that category. Good advice for current reality. https://youtu.be/sNXHSMmaq_s?si=KD-EhRXwkLEf3DsL Hang in there

There are rumors, that Je2 has to leave due to poor growth in sec and collab?

Please god save us from this boredom and provide us with good packages to depart this mess of a company. Amen

I have been seeing many high earners, very talented people, hard working people, veterans, all being let go. I can’t wrap my head around the logic of this LR. Almost as if they are targeting the backbone of the company in terms of knowledge... — read more 

like the Europeans do.. a company wide strike that demands other solutions than constant layoffs.. who's with me?

I can't sleep. I know it's supposed to be over, but it's not registering. Maybe because I know it's just a matter of time before we hear about the next one.

Just a joke of a COO Does Chuck want to keep his job? the company has not transformed in her tenure as COO, anyone else would have been fired

Some facts finding call to listen and share if you got access. Perhaps how many cuts and where, and ELT answer tough questions on why LR is the new Cisco way, or may be not. So tune in…

Is there any chance ,that cisco layoff will effect on freshers for converting them onto full time? mainly for engineering?

Any collaboration impact? Plz share...

Good news is those on LR will receive mid year bonus. Sad news is it’s only half of what should be given. Bonus payout date in USA is March 15, 2024. Some comfort on receiving 25% bonus money, but that means year end payout will also not be good to... — read more 

I got the fatal news today and the script. My mgr called me directly first choking up, like giving me a heads up, then the news was officially delivered by my 3rd line who did the whole 1:1 calendar meeting out of nowhere like an hour later. It was... — read more 

Is the feedback email you get to send about why you should keep your job even worth it? Has anyone ever had Cisco change their mind and retain them after being told they were being fired??

I am so sad to hear so many of my friends and former coworkers in GSSO being impacted by today’s 3rd layoff in 1 year from the incompetence of the sales and engineering executives. We are growing and hiring so reach out to who you know here. — read more 

Thanks for letting my team stress out about this all night.

Any layoffs at VP/SVP/EVP level? If any famous person got impacted, please share.