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Upper management has no clue of individual contributors

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for 4 years
October 31, 2013
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Flexible work hours.

Telecommuting.

Generous severance package.

Location.

Benefits.

Cons

The upper management decided to lay off people based on location instead of performance.

My entire business unit in San Jose was laid off, all the way up to the VP level, without a solid reason.

Advice to Management

Replace the CEO and COO immediately.

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