Pros
There are no real perks here — not in career growth, not in leadership, not in work culture. If you want to damage your mental health, hurt your career, and waste years of your potential, then by all means, join this company. Otherwise, stay far away.
Cons
If I could give this company a rating of -20, I would.Cisco used to be a great place to work about four years ago. It was full of talented, motivated, and genuinely smart people who made the company what it was. But those people are gone. Over the past few years, almost every capable and talented employee has left for better opportunities — and what remains is a mix of toxic, incompetent management and a completely broken culture. The management chain is horrible and toxic from top to bottom. HR is useless — they exist only to protect management and maintain power, not to support employees or ensure fairness. Performance, hard work, and results mean absolutely nothing here. The only thing that matters is internal politics and toxic relationships among certain managers. Even after laying off people twice a year, Cisco still keeps unqualified and unprofessional managers who don’t even understand the basics of their own jobs. They make constant mistakes, cause financial losses, and face zero accountability. Meanwhile, employees who work hard, bring measurable results, and actually care about their projects are ignored, mistreated, and eventually forced to leave due to burnout and stress. If you’re looking for growth, mentorship, or a place where your talent will be recognized — this is not it. Cisco will not help you grow; it will drain you mentally and emotionally until you decide to leave. What’s left is a stagnant environment run by toxic managers who protect each other no matter how much damage they cause. Do yourself a favor — don’t join this company. A company that doesn’t value its people, its true talent, or the employees who built its success is already in decline. And Cisco’s culture today reflects exactly that.