Thread regarding Cisco Systems Inc. layoffs

I gave up on Cisco a while ago

I used to be that person who believed in purpose at work. Now I'm just clocking in for the paycheck. They burned out all the passion a long time ago.

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Post ID: @OP+1k18hs7mw

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Your family must be proud. Great role model for your kids. Keep up the great work!

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Post ID: @sa+1k18hs7mw

"Grow a pair, Sally. It doesn't matter what you do, who you do it with, or where you do it, passion runs out after you do anything for a long time; it takes actual effort to sustain passion. If you lost it, it's on you.

It's not a Cisco problem; it's human nature.

You lack wisdom & critical thinking skills.

It's work, not day care."

Bullchit. A leader inspires and carries their underlings with them on the journey. BS like "we have the best portfolio in the industry" and "the opportunity is ours" and other BS messaging from the clueless ELT shows how out of touch they are.

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Post ID: @ea+1k18hs7mw

It's better than working fast food; making french fries and scrubbing toilets.

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Post ID: @dw+1k18hs7mw

Motivating teams is what leaders do.
We have managers.

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Post ID: @dc+1k18hs7mw

Grow a pair, Sally. It doesn't matter what you do, who you do it with, or where you do it, passion runs out after you do anything for a long time; it takes actual effort to sustain passion. If you lost it, it's on you.

It's not a Cisco problem; it's human nature.

You lack wisdom & critical thinking skills.

It's work, not day care.

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Post ID: @c1+1k18hs7mw

The leadership is just so bad. Not sure if it’s just my organization, but there is zero excitement or motivation. Heck my manager doesn’t keep up with what’s people are working on. It’s all just so performative.

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Post ID: @bq+1k18hs7mw

Well said OP you encapsulate the feelings of almost everyone at Cisco. The passion and even the fun of being employed by this once great company has long gone.

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Post ID: @bj+1k18hs7mw

amen but this is 99% of the tech industry now, moving won't help

just cope, cash your checks, look forward to Fridays

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