Re: Do the Looming Cisco Lay Offs Affect You?

I think this might be a good thing in disguise..be confident in yourself..
life has a lot more to offer then Cisco.. .. Sometimes we need a push to get
out of our comfort zones...

thats just my take.. but you may disagree... :)

On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Larry Letterman <lletterm_at_cisco.com> wrote:

> CCIE-Kid
>
> I might suggest you talk to your Mgr and see what he has to say about your
> project and its importance in the mix of projects that your group has to
> deliver..You can also inquire where you stand in your group..Thats about
> all
> he can tell you at this time..It may give you a better peace of mind ,
>
> Larry Letterman
> data center Implementations
> Cisco Systems..
>
>
>
>
> On 7/19/11 12:21 PM, "CCIE KID" <eliteccie_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi fellows ,
> > I dont want to lose this job . I love what i do and also this is my first
> > job in Cisco . I would regret getting fired from my favourite company and
> i
> > am praying to god that i should not be chucked out. I cant even think
> what
> > would happen after that. I am in a little bit stressed about it. Lets see
> > what will happen.
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM, john matijevic
> > <john.matijevic_at_gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> My advice is to do the best job you can and realize that sometimes
> business
> >> decisions cannot be controlled by yourself. Maintain good relationships,
> and
> >> don't let the circumstances affect your job performance.
> >> Regards,
> >> John
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM, CCIE KID <eliteccie_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Scott,
> >>> I am working in some Internal Project like Testing Migration Tools like
> >>> CMA,
> >>> CCC and some other Migration tools.
> >>> I am not actually interacting with the customer directly.Mine is to
> test
> >>> the
> >>> tools and then just deliver the bugs to the concern development team .
> So
> >>> i
> >>> dont know whether i m in last 5 % list
> >>> I am really fearing about my position
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM, Scott Morris <swm_at_emanon.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Always remember with things like this, it's the BOTTOM 5%'ish where
> cuts
> >>>> happen. If you/your group are making your numbers and/or providing a
> >>>> valuable service to the organization, then you are highly unlikely to
> >>>> get cut.
> >>>>
> >>>> If you're figuring out ways to better yourself for the group, make
> sure
> >>>> everyone (mgr on up) knows about it.
> >>>>
> >>>> Good luck!
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> *Scott Morris*, CCIE/x4/ (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider)
> #4713,
> >>>>
> >>>> CCDE #2009::D, JNCIE-M #153, JNCIE-ER #102, CISSP, et al.
> >>>>
> >>>> CCSI #21903, JNCI-M, JNCI-ER
> >>>>
> >>>> swm_at_emanon.com
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Knowledge is power.
> >>>>
> >>>> Power corrupts.
> >>>>
> >>>> Study hard and be Eeeeviiiil......
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On 7/19/11 12:21 PM, CCIE KID wrote:
> >>>>> Hi fellows,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Yes Cisco is firing people from all quarters. I am really fearing
> >>> about
> >>>> my
> >>>>> job in Cisco Systems . Don't know what is going to happen.for me .
> >>> Really
> >>>>> guys please pray for me . I dont want to lose my job in Cisco. I am
> >>> from
> >>>>> Advanced Services team.
> >>>>> Please guys pray for me . I want Cisco to overcome this obstacle in
> >>> his
> >>>> path
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 7:06 PM, Eman <eman_at_ccieflyer.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Cisco Channel Partners are still hiring and we have signed up over
> >>> 300
> >>>>>> to-date as clients. Send me your resume eman_at_ccieflyer.com or call
> >>>>>> 302-438-1681
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Cisco announced Monday that it will reduce its workforce by 6,500
> >>>> employees
> >>>>>> in the first half of August as part of its effort to adjust its
> >>> business
> >>>> to
> >>>>>> increased competition in the switching and router market.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The reduction consists of 2,100 employees who have elected to take
> >>> early
> >>>>>> retirement and 4,400 who will be laid off. Cisco noted that the
> ranks
> >>> of
> >>>>>> vice president and above will experience a 15% reduction in force
> and
> >>>> the
> >>>>>> full-time, regular workforce a 9% reduction. Those in the U.S. and
> >>>> Canada
> >>>>>> will get the word in the first week of August. Other global
> workforce
> >>>>>> reductions will occur soon after in compliance with local
> >>> regulations,
> >>>>>> Cisco
> >>>>>> officials said.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>> http://www.informationweek.com/news/infrastructure/switches/231002056
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> T
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> CCIE Flyer
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> O...O....
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Eman - CCIE Agent
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 302-438-1681
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> CCIE Flyer, CCIE Jobs, CCIE Network
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Cisco SRS Program Member
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> www.ccieflyer.com
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
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> >>>
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