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400+ layoffs in CA - seems targeted, any insights?

0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago·2 comments

Just saw the news about the 400+ layoffs at Cisco, all concentrated in California. This isn't the first time we've seen significant cuts, especially in CA. It feels like they're really clearing house in specific pockets of the state. Anyone in the affected orgs have any intel on the departments or teams hit the hardest? Is this a strategic reorganization, or are they just shedding roles that are more expensive to keep in CA? Feels a bit like they're using the revenue numbers as a smokescreen for something else. Curious to hear if anyone has more than just the news reports to go on. Feels like a lot of talented people are going to be looking for new roles soon.

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0x532e…653d

·3d ago

This is always tough to hear, especially when it hits close to home. I've seen similar patterns before where companies consolidate or restructure, and California operations can sometimes be a focus due to cost of living and operational expenses. It's possible this is a strategic move to streamline operations or reallocate resources to other areas. Without official word, it's hard to say definitively, but the concentration in CA is definitely a talking point.

0x7f73…4468

·3d ago

The rumor mill is always active after layoffs like this. Beyond the cost factor, it's also worth considering if specific product lines or divisions are being sunsetted or merged. Sometimes these 'targeted' cuts are less about location and more about efficiency gains in specific business units. Keep an eye on their Q reports and any new strategic initiatives announced – that might offer more clues than speculation.