Topics regarding layoffs at Cisco Systems Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at Cisco Systems Inc.

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Think about it.

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Yes, there are greener pastures

I had become complacent at Cisco. I wasn’t looking for another job, even though I knew full well the axe could fall at any moment - because that’s just how Cisco operates. I got cut last round. At first, I felt awful. Then came the panic. But... — read more 

“Everyone’s replaceable”

This “everyone’s replaceable” bullsh-t is how we lost our best people. They fired senior engineers making $150k to hire kids fresh out of college at $80k. Now projects are failing left and right. But sure, keep telling yourself warm bodies equal... — read more 

Turn your camera on

what is this obsession with having your camera turned on for every meeting? i just hate it

Got hit in LR

Got hit in the recent layoffs, wondering if any of you have been able to negotiate your severance package for a few more weeks of pay or not. Does HR negotiate at all for this ? I have been here for almost three years, wondering how much that would... — read more 

CX jobs impacted by AI

How much do you guys think will CX jobs get impacted to the point of lay-offs due to AI ? Are consulting skills not relevant anymore ?

Cisco Live Preview

Cisco is not a technology company. it is a bloated old tech blue chip utility with exceedingly corrosive technical debt disguised as high tech. Cisco Live will be 100% about AI. AI Agents, AI Security, AI Sidekick/copilot/notebook/canvas etc. As with... — read more 

Did Cisco actually make the right decision

keep hearing people say that Cisco laid off the wrong people — hardworking engineers let go, key team members leaving on their own after layoffs. I’ve personally witnessed these cases too. Yet despite the mass layoffs, no backfilling, and loss of... — read more 

AI and quantum will Disco

AI and quantum will win the disco for Cisco. Massive LinkedIn posts on those two areas. Major PowerPoint development drives. Cisco will get quantised by AI while JP and CP dances to tune.

Leadership call 📞 summary

From what I gathered Cisco may actually skip an LR this cycle but an LR maybe happen last half of FY26 or early FY27. ELT made a comment where instead of having a headcount for 4 employees why not have 2 employees and leverage AI for the other 2... — read more 

Some questions regarding working at Meraki

I am making some moves toward joining Meraki as a software engineer. There are many things to consider, and I have some questions that I don't think is appropriate for me the ask the recruiter at this stage, so here I am. I know that Cisco itself... — read more 

3 msft employees lost their lives due to layoff

"Someone shared with me that they knew 3 people around the world who were laid off and became so depressed that they eventually took their own lives. One of them had been mistreated by her manager so badly. We talk a lot about mental health, but... — read more 

Longest Streak Without Promotion?

Question for the Cisco long time vets, what is the longest you have gone in your career at Cisco without getting a promotion? 8 years, 10 years, maybe 12 years?

Cisco PIPs are increasing

So all of sudden many folks are being flagged for PIP. Any specific reason? Is Cisco planning not to give severance package this time around?

Getting PIP’d

Serious answers only Getting pip’d in a day or two. What is that meeting like? What choices do I have, if any from HR. What is the whole process like?

I'm thoroughly confused

I'm relatively new here. Last week, I stepped in early to sort out a small issue before it got worse. Figured it was just part of the job. My boss looked surprised and said, “Well, didn’t expect that from you,” with this look like he thought I... — read more 

Anyone miss having your own Webex Teams/Meeting photo?

I sort of enjoyed using my photo to spark conversation starters when dealing with customers. Now everyone will get to see my face in full view while they treat me like garbage. Every corporate call is just another generic slew of faces.

One way of climbing the corporate ladder

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/djsampath_leadership-ai-mentorship-activity-7334699474025357313-KkJT?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAACDaEwBIDy572DvoEQFOcNQirva4grYLLQ&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link Su-k up to the grandiose... — read more 

AI will make this forum obsolete

As the Anthropic CEO said, we will have mass unemployment when AI fully takes over. In the next 5 years most jobs will be gone. Think AIaaS. Be prepared for mass LRs coming your way. It wont matter what ethnic group you belong to. It wont matter... — read more 

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