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H1B Visa nepotism is rampant

UI Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 2 years
December 30, 2024
Chattanooga, Tennessee
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Flexible work. Work-life balance (depending on the team). Mostly positive experience with past coworkers.

Cons

Work-life balance is very team-dependent. H1B visa nepotism is rampant. Two or three rounds of layoffs each year. Cisco no longer innovates; they just cut costs to keep the stock price afloat.

Advice to Management

Focus more on product innovation. Hire more Americans. Stop the H1B visa abuse. Lots of opportunities for growth.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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