Any update on how bad the LRs will be.

Stock is on fire 🔥

Too much fluff for roles that don’t directly add to revenue generated and the bottom line, and hence must be cut. Comment if your manager is worth saving, and why?

5/13 is the next earnings date, and layoffs will likely follow. They may not be announced publicly. They may just happen quietly in the background. No WARN, no PR releases - just silent cuts. People disappear. Contractors have already been sent... — read more 

I know exactly what is going on with Cisco? I follow networking companies earnings report and Gartner report. I know exactly where Cisco and other networking companies stand in each networking technology. Greed is everywhere at top level and hiring... — read more 

Just imagine if we have more competent ELT

Come on splunk, get on Webex already…

Cisco IQ availability announced today… what is happening with CX leadership?

How many people will be affected?

Does everyone get a raise?

This training is always the derpiest of setups. Flowchart to see what training you do? Must be in training for 75 minutes? Nanny-culture

They keep sabotaging the stock market- ridiculous. Show some courage and hold the stock for a change.

I have been here eleven years and I used to really care about Cisco. I thought it was special. But somewhere along the way, probably around year eight, I just lost it. Now all I want is out. The problem is I can't just quit because I have a mortgage... — read more 

Which will be under G2 leadership means that CR is here to stay for at least additional 3-4 years.

Just got a 5% raise, 4th one since covid. Don't let the doomers get ya down. If you adapt to the new way of doing things, Cisco is still a great place to work.

Seriously, the "leadership" cares for nothingmore than self preservation. Gtfo now.

Interesting ELT announcement and interesting times ahead. Wow we’re really doing this ...

I stopped waiting around after the last round of cuts, and I've been sending out resumes for weeks now. Got a call yesterday from a recruiter at a smaller firm. First interview is Thursday. I'm nervous but it feels good to be doing something instead... — read more 

As you all know 75% of teh contractors in CX were made redundant during the last 3 months. Most of it happened in the CX centres. The latest is, CX is getting rid of all small accounts and they are keeping only what they call signature accounts... — read more 

How and when is the May Beat scheduled. It's typically scheduled about a month out and we're already at the end of April without that. If we get an invite in a few days for one at the end of May, you can probably assume that nothing super dramatic is... — read more 

Senior Leader claims AI innovation and DMM costs to be blamed for LR. Thoughts? Are others hearing these claims?

Was told there was some activity yesterday on this not sure how many folks received it, nothing for me as usual its just pathetic and depressing. Just want to know how many got it here

To layoff TAC engineer, Sherlock is created few years ago to take case. Until now more and more cases should be touched by Sherlock first. He even can't handle an RMA case and can't understand customer's problem description. What a stupid guy, he... — read more 

Microsoft is offering buying with rule of 70. Cisco is much lower thankfully.

Senior Exec told me to look for role… Anyone else hearing this?

How sure are you guys about the layoffs happening in May? Hearing a lot of mixed things and trying to figure out what’s actually credible vs just rumors. If you’re a troll pls gtfo, some are on anxiety prescriptions due to this.

I think we've slipped down almost to the bottom of the list, judging by the quality of new hires.

Meetings can be scheduled starting on 23rd @8am EST

Is it true that LRs are coming for USC sales and engineering roles for ODs, SSEMs, RMs, SEMs, AEs and SEs. If so, nominate our HGO SSEM as he is incompetent and has no interpersonal skills. He should not be a people leader.

LR coming soon right? RTP closing soon right? LOL..

They sell us tones of BS. AI. AI. AI. …..

Got laid off last year and have been searching for months. Finally landed an offer but the commute is rough. About 75 minutes each way with traffic. I used to work from home for nearly six years before all this, so the thought of doing that drive... — read more 

7% to 9% headcount reduction expected to be announced August 12, 2026. Is this correct?

$87.71 today and climbing. Read it and weep. Not a bad job by the top execs

It’s started guys!

Fire away

Any TAC contractors? Any contracts cancelled?

questioning do you think its a good time to sell shares or wait till after next months earnings?