Cisco Exec Prioritizes Two Non-Negotiables Amid Intense Work Schedule
Jeetu Patel, Cisco's chief product officer, works extremely long hours, including seven-day weeks and 18-hour days, but maintains a strict set of non-negotiables like no meetings before 9 a.m. and prioritizing health and family, especially his daughter. Despite the demanding schedule, he emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries and adjusting routines to maintain quality of life, acknowledging that work-life balance is challenging in the tech industry and varies for each individual.