It is an okay company
It is an okay company
Fancy offices with nice chairs that cost $1000 per chair, and whiteboard walls.
Good benefits.
A lot of contractor employees, especially from India, which makes it hard to work.
I've seen some managers cheating with money. At least it was before; maybe now it is a little bit different because of the strict money management system.
Senior management is arrogant and proud to the low-level employees.
Cisco's real workforce is consultants who are cheap. Most of the "blue badge" people are managers or higher.
Culture: Lots of Indians. If you are Indian, then this place is for you.
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