I hope everyone is using the Proxy vote to say NO to Charles Robbins and the other worthless ELT. Not that it will make a difference other than sending a message!

Zoominfo says 110M. Is that true?

John Chambers was fond of these types of contracts and was fond of saying, "Councils and Governments". He used to get governments to buy Cisco Routers... And then Switches.. And then Services... And then Wireless... And then Security... And... —  read more 

https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/aruba-bumps-cisco-from-the-pentagon/2020/10/

Please share if you took ER and successfully registered to receive unemployment. Share what did you select for reason for unemployment.

The original was ‘archived’ so you couldn’t comment any longer. Cisco’s distraction strategy- wokeness

Most people who work in Cisco know internally it's a mess. Documents and pages always go missing (404). Our external documentation is also average at best with plenty of mistakes (spelling and technical) and also suffering plenty of broken links... —  read more 

Microsoft appears to be run by a board who understands execs actually need to work. https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-pay-performance-stock-awards-2020-10

I am interviewing for a marketing role and wondered what people thought about joining cisco at this time. What is their comp structure for a level 12? Do they pay bonuses? Since so many are leaving will it be better for those who stay? I have to... —  read more 

My linkedin profile was recently viewed by CX talent Acquisition - what does this mean?...should i be concerened?

The LR materials are awesome for the most part. One thing that's missing is a notation on if we will receive an email on Oct 30th with a link to a docusign separation agreement. I've tried asking HR Support Chat but as per usual the support isn't... —  read more 

I have a question on why some managers, directors, VPs, let some people take trips to Cisco Live, impact, RSA or get some sort of tuition relief with managers having to approve the tuition reimbursement even though it is job related. I get emails... —  read more 

Disclaimer: I work for a competitor

Can anyone speak to how sales for WebEx are REALLY doing? Besides just saying that Zoom has eaten its lunch... surely there is an advantage to Cisco in being able to sell to existing customers? Just tired of reading all the negativity about Zoom v... —  read more 

Published: 10/21/2020 Cisco Says CEO Charles Robbins' FY 2020 Total Compensation Was $23.2 Million Fiscal 2020 Ratio of Annual Total Compensation for CEO and for Median Employee Amounts is 182 to 1

I survived this LR & ER, been here at Cisco for 17+ years, over 50 white male. I don't know what to do next. They didn't offer me ER even though I qualified for it. I even gave hints to my director, but nope, nothing.

How does it compare with what you can get directly from the Insurance companies?

Just curious.... what was the normal LR package and did it include years of service +pto?

Who'll let the ELT know that laying-off your way to profitability is not a way to run a company like Cisco? A company where growth is more important than anything? Instead of a brain drain facilitated by those on top, we should be doing the opposite... —  read more 

Just got my RMAP (retiree health insurance) packet from Cisco......and the premiums jumped 17%, and deductibles jumped also. This is the 3rd year in a row. Did the employee plans jump also? This is crazy.

ROBBINS CHARLES-Chief Executive Officer-Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 195,931 Shares $7.9M ELLIOTT GERALDINE T-Officer- Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 100,478 Shares $4.1M MARTINEZ MARIA-Officer- Stock Award(Grant)-Sep 17, 2020 80,382... —  read more 

My application was approved. My state contacted Cisco and they agreed to pay. People who have posted otherwise on this forum are spreading misinformation.

Please discuss the current state............

A reply to a post stating I don't have evidence about Cisco HR lying or discriminating. Some but not all of the evidence is with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission in the UK, the case has merit, if I read the findings correctly. The next... —  read more 

I have read of Cisco employees being fired on the grounds of discrimination. Yet when execs in HR have a case of discrimination against them why do the ethics committee ignore it. Does it not say that there is zero tolerance to any form of... —  read more 

Is anyone aware of an offically produced Cisco document detailing explanation as to why formal, written Performance Reviews are currently not a corporate Human Resource mandate? If so, what is the title of the document and is it available... —  read more 

We're #1!!! There's no dissent to the direction of the company. We're the best, hands down

Just wondering if California Early Retirement departees have applied. I hear mixed comments like "Can't get it as you volunteered to go" to "You were forced to leave, intimidated that you would be let go with a smaller LR package". LRs do get... —  read more 

Whoo-hoo! My checks - one for severance and one for medical - hit my bank account. Thanks Cisco!!! A Happy Retired Guy.....

ER funds from Cisco posted to my bank account today. I was on the 5th October exit. Wow, even at 22% IRS tax that's a lot of tax. Not to mention the CA taxes. Oh. I just did...

People are saying, if you don't know about something, just Google it. It is the same with Zoom. When talking about video conferencing, it is all about Zoom calls. Never, never have I heard "Let's get together and do a Webex call". Bottom line is... —  read more 

After 6 years at Cisco I must say that I am proud to have started my career here. I was able to come on the tail end of John Chambers career, but I must that my mood has change within the last year with Chuck. I have a kid on the way, but as I enter... —  read more 

Are Cisco employees with Dalits background affected in this LRs? I just saw some old articles on Google… Indian immigrants from Dalit backgrounds are rising up against caste discrimination at their workplaces in the United... —  read more 

Age discrimination is common in high tech industry. If you are 50 or above, you have to prove that you are good and why you are qualified for the senior position and pay. Cisco reinvent itself through acquisition since the early day. Reinvent inside... —  read more 

To all those who elected to take the early retirement package or received notifications your jobs are at risk... We already miss you! There is a tremendous void left where you used to so effectively do your jobs and keep the business running... —  read more 

Why? ??

I have always wondered why John Chambers left Cisco. What I wondered is: If they did NOT want him (John Chambers) to buy MPLS companies anymore? If not, why did he leave? MPLS stands for the initials: * Mario Mazzola, ... —  read more