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Record Revenue & 400+ CA Layoffs - Make it Make Sense!

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·3d ago·2 comments
Just saw the news about another 400+ layoffs hitting Cisco in California. This is the second time in short order we've seen significant cuts there, and it's happening *right* after they announced record revenue. What is going on internally? Are they just shedding higher-paid folks in CA to replace them with cheaper labor elsewhere, or is there some strategic shift happening that we're not privy to? It feels like a slap in the face to those who worked hard to achieve those numbers. Anyone in CA who got the chop have any insight? Was it performance-based, or just pure numbers? My team has been performing well, but this news has everyone on edge. The disconnect between the financial reports and the headcount reduction is just… baffling. Trying to understand the logic here, but it’s not adding up.

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·3d ago

It's a tough pill to swallow, seeing layoffs right after record revenue. Often, companies streamline by consolidating roles or shifting focus to more profitable or emerging areas. California's higher cost of living could also be a factor in decisions about where to maintain certain operations. It's a complex business landscape, and unfortunately, sometimes employee impact is part of broader restructuring, even when financial performance is strong.

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·3d ago

The disconnect is jarring, for sure. Maybe they're reallocating resources, investing heavily in R&D or new markets and cutting costs in established, high-cost areas like California to fund it. Or, perhaps there's a shift towards automation or different operational models that reduce headcount. It's hard to say without knowing the exact strategic priorities, but layoffs during good times always raise questions about management's priorities and workforce value.