I've seen few layoffs already, but seeing who got cut this time - this is really something different. Engineering have never been cut so heavily at higher grades. I would say, that this time they chopped the engineering's head. The numbers of Fellows... — read more 

I've been at Cisco for nearly 10 years now and I've constantly been a high achiever and loyal to the company. However this round of layoffs has made me question whether I want to bet my career on Cisco. Some of the people laid off this time were... — read more 

Disappointing to see great people have to leave or looking to leave!!

i want to understand clearly mtech with 2.5 yrs exp should join which grade in cisco ? also how many years of time it takes to get promoted from 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 11

How can I evaluate a company? I want to be certain that I don't end up in a second Cisco. What needs to improve: no layoffs no PIPs as a way to work around layoffs good work environment I don't care for free food.

I didn't get layed off - not this time, at least. I like this forum as it makes me realize I'm not the only one feeling miserable at Cisco. This forum is about lay offs, and so I suspect the number of posts will drop over time (and spike at the next... — read more 

Still here sitting all day on my chair playing games on my phone waiting for my bonus so I can on vacation. Life is good.

Word around water cooler is heavy attrition of key players incl multiple vp from that bu...and huge retention bonuses being paid to retain any willing to stay. Seems for rank and file atleast 75% of rsu has vested and mpls are seed funding couple of... — read more 

Pls share your recent job search experience

Industry has moved. not many networking jobs. Everyone asking for newer technologies mostly towards applications. no one asking for networking with C :(

I got some amount from cisco direct deposited into my account. Its not the 3 month severance since I didn't send the signed waivers yet. Could this be the PTO balance or the Bonus? Anybody else that was LRed got money in their account ?

Are these just titles OR the responsibilities and pays defer ?

Is anyone able to share in general detail what the UK package looks like for those in the sales organisation? Is it generous?

Has Cisco already outsourced employees as they plan to do with the 85 xNDS France and have done this month for 107 xNDS India?

Losers. Don't they know that skater is not doing s 360? Pathetic marketing pukes . Those in sysco on cec will know what I'm talking about. The only 360 they are doing is the spin down the drain with sh-- talent they bring to the company and in... — read more 

if 1 is the midpoint of salary band for a grade, what is known to be the max and min comp ratio? my idea was it is between 0.7 to 1.3 - can it be higher or lower also ?

Thank you Cisco for laying me off. It is very liberating. I'm getting excellent response to my job applications and am delighted to have two interviews next week. Both with roles paying $50K more. I feel good. I knew that I would.

The stock market thinks so - at least Cisco stocks are going up. On the other hand, who wants to join a company with such a layoff history? I can't really comment much on the product portfolio. Although I work for Cisco, I simply don't know too much... — read more 

Real number for actual employees without work is much higher. Most contractors are minorities and they do not count in the actual number of employee layoffs. They just end their contracts but still have to find jobs. And with severance pay they are... — read more 

How much is the salary % (percentage) increment when moving from one grade to another? a) Specifically from Grade 6 to Grade 8 and from Grade 8 to Grade 10 b) How much of time does it take to get salary increments when on a grade and between grades? — read more 

There will be a confidential FB group setup soon for us all to discuss this in confidence. Say I am in if you want to sign up. If interest there will setup FB Grp and post name membership on request only.

I recommend getting your resume professionally re-done. After 12 years at cisco I didn't update my resume with industry recruiter standards. There's a lot of deals on groupon too. I just had mine done! I feel more confident. Good luck!

I am wondering if Cisco is flagging those LR'd and blocking them from getting re-hired into the company? This may be a hush, hush thing but it seems like those LR'd have no job openings for them, even if they are qualified for those roles.

Got fired recently. What would happen if I will deny my exit package? I am based in the Middle East .. Exit package: 5 months paid and 2 months notice!! Appreciate your comments.

A future employer may verify the dates of employment. Will Cisco HR also release the reason for leaving, i.e. layoff? [I was asking this within an other thread, but didn't get an answer. I'm very curious and open now a thread on its own.]

You don't need an degree Engineering or Technology or MBA from a top 10 business school to succeed at Cisco. All you need are the above two degrees. I am a senior director in BU strategy & planning at Cisco. Although I do not have an MBA or one of... — read more 

Since I'm on my way out the door ... Here's a good exercise for you if you are still an employee after this round of the annual Hunger Games. Ask your manager what your CR is (unless you already know it). If they won't tell you then run. That's... — read more 

Make sure you have your free credit monitoring signed up. It will be good until the end of the year. Make sure to buy a copy of Microsoft office from Corporateperks. $9.95 if you download it. You'll need it to work on your resume. If you are on... — read more 

Any view, any news on EMEA layoffs ? Notifications already send out in various countries. It seems that sales specialist roles are massively impacted. Get rid of "overlay" sales, "enabling" the AMs for selling complex solutions and software. Big... — read more 

Hi. I recently interviewed for the Senior Software Engineer position in Cisco in San Jose, and have just received confirmation that they will be making me an offer. What's the salary I should be aiming for? I'm not going to take anything less then... — read more 

Folks in Marketing can expect more misery and chaos. I fully anticipate seeing more LRs, people being actively managed out, attrition, etc. Things are so screwed up. Older folks are targets. The show is now being run by clueless newbies that have... — read more 

Promotions/ Career Growth/ Professional development : A BIG LIE Promotions/ Career Growth/ Professional development are a big lie to exploit innocent employees especially graduates out of college to keep them interested and to exploit them . Please... — read more 

After 8 years working at Cisco and only received a pay increase once then LR'ed I got a job right away making 35% more than I did at Cisblows.