Cisco reviews

Chaotic culture - everyone loves a firedrill so they occur every day A lot of passive aggressive politics in the mid level management Not a 'fun' place to work. Culture changed as Chambers exited

Aspiring marketing professionals in college, do NOT make the mistake of starting off your career in Cisco. I was lured by the great salary, tales of a terrific culture, and the promise that Cisco would help me continue learning and growing as a marketer. The salary was great, but everything else was a lie. It is important to remember that Cisco, especially the marketing department, largely consists of middle-aged to older people who are already settled in their lives (kids, marriage, finances, etc). As a young, unattached professional, you are at a career advantage where you have the time to 1)Go physically into work and develop real one-on-one relationships with colleagues. 2)Devote time after work to networking with other tech marketing individuals. 3) Work with other young people who are more willing to take the financial risk and devote time to develop a start up. Cisco culture assists those who want a "work-life" balance which is great for those who are more settled in life. For those who still want to do something crazy and change the paradigm, Cisco is not the place to do it.