I guess I should feel special I guess my Director won’t be around so my VP is doing it. Good times!
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Try to stay positive those that are impacted... I went through this back in 2016 after a 16 year run, but because of my network and keeping skills relevant, I was back 3 months to the day after my last day. Did a year in the job I was hired into and now in a better position. Essentially ended up having a 3 month paid vacation. Also have heard many finding success at other companies... stay persistent, vigilant, and MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE A PLAN (aka. money in the bank) when the grim reaper comes.
Was LRed 2 years ago and it was the best thing that happened to me! Now I'm with a company that values me much more than Cisco. Life goes on after Cisco (and often for the better).
We Were CIsco
The People Deal in affect.
In case there were ever any doubt as to why she was brought in. Joe P, Joe C, Brian P, and the list keeps growing. Now it's time for the averages Joes and Brians to feel the burn right in the CX. Have you completed your V2MOMs?
@VWna0ld-1ulh, sadness is understandable, but it's not the disaster it seems to be right now. Talk to others who've been through it.
You'll get back on the horse and the kids will go to college eventually, if they want it enough, with or without your financial support.
@VWna0ld-1ulh thats sad news, you didnt deserve that, worked hard everyday and then LRd probably for a grade 6 to half a-- do your job, dont worry , its the customer who will suffer but unfortunately V2momma will be long gone before fallout hits.
I got news Friday and cried all night. I have been with Cisco for 20 years and was going to put my kids through college before retiring. Now they have retired me. sad
Got one too for Monday @10am. CX
Didn’t think about the possibity that he’s getting it too, but mebbe...
Director = zero balls
Prob cause your boss is getting fired
Might be time for some good Cisco PR? Homeless Initiative, Diversity, or Cyber Security?
I know of 2 Project Manager's that have been let go today. 1 in the US and 1 in EMEAR.
I am sorry. I got news today also. What job function are you in?