For folks impacted by LR? Is there a standard process for work transition?
Is the expectation to do it once?
I keep getting several messages literally everyday with questions on how to do basic stuff .
This is after shadowing me for months before LR.
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According to Fran during the all hands there is no expectation of employees to do anything except look for a new position if they were notified. So officially I think the answer is you have no expectation or responsibility
This is ultimately a decision you have to make though. For example if you are applying for adjacent roles where your current manager may still be in the circle of influence your decision may be different than if you are just wanting to leave the company.
I’ve always tried to not burn bridges because the IT community is too small and you never know who you might be working, for, or managing in your next roles.
Your manager and Cisco HR know that your focus should be on finding employment. If you'd like to get everyone off your back (especially weeks after being notified) write a blanket email, set your calendar to OoO, and your emails to OoO, send blanket email saying farewell...for now... and step away from your desk for the next week. When you come back- everyone will have figured out what to do.
You seem like a genuine person who wants things to be done no matter what... in this case - It's up to the remaining employees and your manager to sort this out.
Yes especially since this same manager put your name at the top of a ranked list. You owe them nothing.
Don't let it impact you looking for another job or doing whatever is good for your future. However if it isn't too much of a bother I see no problem with it.
After FLM sacrifices you in LR and chooses you over rest to let go there is no bridge ever
Your job isn't needed anymore. That's what HR and your manager have agreed upon. Why do you need to transition what are by definition; redundant tasks?
If you’ve been LRed then, by definition, Cisco has decided that your skills are no longer required.
With one caveat, shut your laptop, ignore any noise, focus on you and plan your next steps.
The caveat? We actually work in a small industry, you might come across those same people in a future role. Do you want to potentially burn bridges? In my opinion, let it burn. You owe them nothing. You might think differently.
Have AI respond to them with generic answers.
I’d say to set an auto reply/out of office and a dnd status on Webex (out of office should suffice) - it’s not your headache anymore! Just redirect to manager
Refer the questions to the manager/leader designated moving forward. You should NOT be fielding questions on job transition and for the most part you should be offline per the HR guidelines.
You’re officially gone and under no obligation to respond. Having said that it’s really up to you how much you’re willing to help. If it’s something you know off the top of your head and can respond in 30 seconds I’d respond, or if there’s a website or tool you can point them to.
Also you might consider reaching out to your former manager and let them know what’s going on and have them tell these people NOT to contact you
You can just go offline, I would. Especially if you’ve already taken the courtesy to explain some things already.