Topics regarding layoffs at F5 Networks Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at F5 Networks Inc.

I'm tired

I caught myself envying the barista at Starbucks yesterday. No KPIs, no passive-aggressive Slack threads, just making coffee and going home. This job has me romanticizing minimum wage, and that’s probably a sign I need to eject.

Soft RIF

Not sure if this is true or not, but looks like a soft RIF, where multiple folks across org. let to go but no news about RIFs

DEI in India finally?

On the executive Q&A meeting today, it was stated that we are "doubling down" on DEI initiatives within the company, and I heard a rumor that we're going to begin a DEI program in our India offices. Is this true? I'm really looking forward to f5... — read more 

Some people just keep failing upward

It’s wild how some folks stick around for years without knowing what they’re doing. They dodge every layoff, too. In a normal place, they’d have been gone ages ago, but here they coast along just fine. Says a lot about how things really work. Maybe... — read more 

This place is pure poison

I’ve never encountered anything more draining or destructive. If you value your sanity, steer clear of F5 and never look back. The energy here will eat you alive... Trust me, I learned the hard way. Save yourself the trouble and run far away! Zero... — read more 

This place doesn’t deserve your effort

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but working for this company is a losing game. They expect total dedication while treating employees like disposable parts in a machine. The second things get tough, they’ll cut people without a second thought... — read more 

impact of tariffs

I wonder about impacts on ffiv bottom line related to the offshore hardware manufacture.

Two CMOs

Why does F5 have two CMOs? One who reports to FLD and a VP who calls himself a CMO? Can someone from marketing explain this…

Layoffs?

No need to differentiate company specific layoffs anymore. With the new economy, layoffs will be occurring everywhere, frequently, and in significant numbers. Can’t really blame CEOs (except for one) for what’s about to happen. All companies should... — read more 

Get ready now or regret it later

This industry is looking rough these days. Now's the time to up the resume and hit up old contacts before we’re all fighting over the same jobs. The last thing anyone needs is to be stuck in a crowd of laid-off folks with identical skills.

Layoffs Coming

There were recent HR layoffs and a reorganization. Sounds like there will be more in the next upcoming months. Has anyone else heard anything?

April again

I see lot of managers getting laid off in other companies. what about f5 ? any idea on upcoming layoffs ?

So many VPs...

VPs are everywhere, but if you're looking for the real abundance - Senior Directors are the true office wildlife

my.f5.com - Bug Tracker

F5's focus is profit. The details in the reported bugs/problems listed indicate F5 can't be bothered with quality. Not a company that I would invest in. Not a company that I would want to work for.

Is NGINX stealing our bonus?

It was announced that NGINX is introducing one more multiplier in the already awful way of calculating the bonus. So for the Q1 you will be receiving a paycut of 10% in your bonus if you are NGINX employee. Were you aware of that? Is that even... — read more 

Why Is F5 Not Exciting?

Long-Term Revenue Growth Disappoints Declining Billings Reflect Product and Sales Weakness Long Payback Periods Delay Returns "F5’s recent customer acquisition efforts haven’t yielded returns as its CAC payback period was negative this... — read more 

My predictions for F5 For 2025....

Profit FLD will still be CEO during the entire year. India's headcount will increase by 400 during the year.. US headcount will decrease by 471. IF there is a bonus, it will be insignificant. Merit increases if any won't match cost of living... — read more 

We need to start backfilling positions

I’m not sure how much longer we can handle the current workload with our team down by at least three people - and let me reemphasize, that’s at the very least. We’re stretched thin, and it’s only getting harder. Is there a hiring freeze in place, or... — read more 

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