Cisco reviews

There are very few downsides of working at Cisco Systems. One particular downside is the very large scale of Cisco's business. Communication between different business units, and venturing through Cisco's intranet can sometimes be challenging. However, with increased knowledge of the different services available on the intranet, as well as constructing a vast network of colleges within Cisco will make navigating the intranet as well as navigating the Org charts much more manageable. One further downside to Cisco, particularly in San Jose, is the immense cost of living. Once you get over the initial price tag shock, you'll be just fine. Plus Cisco helps to compensate for the cost of living with your salary.

Really, I cannot think of much that is wrong with Cisco. My manager could be somewhat more appreciative of a job well done, and also have some more 1-1 time; but you cannot draw any conclusions from that because my previous manager - the only other manager that I have had at Cisco - was superb at keeping the communication lines open. I never wondered about what he thinks of me & my work because he would give feedback, positive or negative, on such a continuous basis. Another thing is that Cisco does not throw as many lavish parties or have celebrations like AOL (my previous employer) did, but I would rather have my employer be frugal, make profits and keep me employed than make losses due to extravagance and have to lay me off, which is what AOL had to do.