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Good For Learning, Fear Layoffs

Technical Lead
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 20 years
January 21, 2022
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

You can always take it easy, since the layoff package is quite good.

You can learn a lot of new things there. Please don't kill time in Cisco and find something good for yourself.

Cons

A lot of meetings and documents, and I cannot spend much time focusing on coding.

Always say "yes" to upper management, no matter if it can or cannot be doable.

Have layoffs every year and always be prepared you may be impacted tomorrow. Therefore, there is no point in doing good quality work.

Advice to Management

Please take the responsibility. If Cisco fails, you guys will also fail!

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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