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Cisco is a good, stable company to work at. The pay is good, but there is a lack of upward mobility

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
January 24, 2010
San Jose, California
4.0
No CEO Opinion
Pros

Cisco is a good, stable company to work at. They have good, talented employees, good pay, good work-life balance, and a good vacation plan.

Cons

Lack of diversity. Mostly Asian.

Lack of upward mobility.

Lots of bureaucracy.

Cafeterias are not good.

Horrible location for work.

Advice to Management

Give more learning opportunities to employees for those who want to grow out of a plain technical career.

Give more leadership opportunities.

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