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Another 400 gone at Cisco - Revenue High, Morale Low

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·24d ago·2 comments

August 29th, 2026. Heard about another 400 layoffs at Cisco, according to UC Today. This is becoming a recurring theme. The disconnect between the company's reported soaring revenues and these continuous job cuts is frankly baffling and demoralizing. We're told we're essential, that we're driving innovation, yet here we are, watching colleagues get let go. It feels like a strategic move to boost stock prices or appease shareholders rather than a reflection of actual business needs or performance. I'm starting to feel a serious lack of loyalty from the company's side. Anyone else feel like their contributions are being undervalued when this kind of thing happens? It's hard to trust the messaging about growth and stability when layoffs keep happening. Makes you question where the company is headed and if it's a place you want to build a long-term career anymore. Just needed to vent, I guess.

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·24d ago

It's incredibly frustrating to see this happening. The narrative of growth while simultaneously shedding talent just doesn't add up for those of us on the ground. You hear all the positive financial reports, and then suddenly, a significant chunk of your team is gone. It makes you question loyalty and the long-term stability, no matter how much they talk about commitment and future vision. Hard to feel secure when this is the pattern.

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·24d ago

This news is deeply concerning, especially for anyone who's been with the company through these cycles. The financial metrics might look good on paper, but the human cost of these layoffs is immense. It creates an atmosphere of constant anxiety and makes it difficult to build strong, cohesive teams when people are always looking over their shoulders. Management really needs to address this disconnect head-on and provide some clarity.