It feels like every day at Avaya is nothing but a reminder of how bad this place is. The constant fear of layoffs, lack of morale, and no sense of responsibility make it feel like the worst workplace imaginable. The whole atmosphere just drains you... — read more 

This place won’t last long. Stop kidding yourself and start looking for something better before you’re stuck without options.

If you continue to buy, or stay with, Avaya products then good luck. My experience is that the product suite is subpar and given all the layoffs what is left of support and development is almost non-existent.

Alan is indeed '...clinking the champagne glasses on New Year's Eve 2024' no doubt toasting his achievements and '...unbelievable' success for FY24/25. 🤣 https://youtu.be/q6ET9-KYpaM?si=d_YkCar5QpLAjMDb&t=552

Strictly within office hours, no extra effort. Use all the time you have to reach out to your contacts, update skills, polish your resume. I’ve been working on exit for two months now. Avaya has been going downhill for a while now, and I don’t want... — read more 

As an impacted by this round of layoffs, and experienced Named Account Manager with a strong track record of managing successful patches and consistently exceeding sales quotas, I would like to share a professional perspective on Avaya’s current... — read more 

Anyone left ?

3 Overreaching Facts that Define/Predict Avaya Fate These answer all questions. Period Installed Base VALUE & PRODUCT MIX was WILDLY OVERSTATED since Nortel Acquistion Have any of you EVER really reviewed and analyzed customer... — read more 

I find the focus on the '1500' customers a bit funny TBH. What nobody in senior management wants to admit is that a number of those, on-prem, customers are only sticking with Avaya because it's too expensive to change. I know that some of our biggest... — read more 

It’s full of high school-level drama and managers who’d rather play politics than do anything useful, like their jobs. The hierarchy’s just a bunch of bullies, kiss-ups, and people who don't lift a finger. It’s hard to trust anyone here since one... — read more 

Avaya have been 'restructuring' since the day they were spun out of Lucent Technologies in Oct 2000. Worked there pre and post spin off until 2019. It's been one failure after another, but the common denominator has been/still is, self-serving... — read more 

Honestly? Deadlines, weekend work, holiday work—just pushing a bit more here and there. How many games or holidays have we missed? And now, we’re stabbed in the back. They’ll still make a ton of money no matter what, while the worker gets sc--wed... — read more 

There you have it: https://www.channelfutures.com/channel-business/new-avaya-layoffs-hit-customer-success-marketing-hard

Your legacy lives on Alan Masarek! https://youtu.be/q4PhzTwSP8A?feature=shared

Everything indicates that a sale or liquidation is approaching, so if you are not doing that already, please wake up and start looking for a new job. Do not be intimidated by the job market, and make peace with the idea that it may take time, but I... — read more 

simply; I need another job I didn’t bother getting emotional or negative. I really didn’t care. Basically scre* them. No exceptions!! So I started looking immediately. By 11:30 pm, I had already WhatsApped 4 friends who are currently working... — read more 

For the Avayan’s left, I wish you luck but it will be over soon for you all unless whoever is buying Avaya keeps you on. As for AM, maybe you made more money but your legacy is tainted. PD you have just proved you only care about money and not the... — read more 

Have you guys checked out the job market yet? Things are not looking good, to put it mildly. Very few available jobs and the pay (where mentioned) is underwhelming, to say the least. I'm almost envious of those who were laid off a year or two ago... — read more 

We all knew this was coming. There will probably be more layoffs coming in the near future. We all should be prepared. Job market is not good. The earlier one starts looking for other options, the better chances they will have. I started preparing... — read more 

I finally saw one today. The number of laid off is not disclosed. They just say that there are indications that the round is much bigger than previous. The larger picture really seems to be that we are being prepped for sale. Well, these past three... — read more 

To all the long-time veterans who have been around since dial-up internet and Nokia bricks: I hear you! Loyalty is a rare quality these days, and the fact that you've dedicated two decades is something truly commendable. But hey, just because you've... — read more 

As we started the new year at Avaya, we were all told that we were going to be focusing on Named Accounts only, whereas before we had the entire territory. We were asked to call out the most important accounts in our territory so they could named to... — read more 

Masarek leaves suddenly and the Chair of the Board steps in and starts hatcheting Leadership and staff. That says that they are layoffs are a set up for a sale. PD walks away with a nice payoff and Avaya gets cut up and sold or ki-led.

Let me ask you something: how many useless layers of management do we have? How come they're never the ones impacted in a layoff when we all know losing them wouldn't affect Avaya in any way? Their absence wouldn't even be felt. Instead, we keep... — read more 

I guess now we know why they chose the day after the election for cuts.

Please share any info if you can. Many people are being affected, and we are all worried. I’m hearing that for some the layoff came out of the blue. What are the numbers? Who’s targeted the most? Thank you all who share in advance. I wish those who... — read more 

Heard AIP is not being paid.

Avaya lay offs Nov 2024 around 800 to 1000 employees

If you received the dreaded HR OUTLOOK MEETING INVITe tonight, Decline it! Let's all decline it. Patrick Dennis Can fu-k off. I am a top performer and have worked my a-s off. I have proof of age discrimination and no matter how much they offer... — read more 

😂 rude Farewell, from sales 🫡

I hope all of us find something better soon. Try not to stress too much. All of us are more important than some job and some company.

November 6th is the day. If you thought we’ve had layoffs before, from tomorrow onwards it’s going to be really, REALLY ugly. For the Avayans who will be affected, take a deep breath…there is life after Avaya.

There was no all hand meeting last month ? Why? Is something big to come?

Hello, team! We’re pleased to announce an exciting new twist to our workforce reduction strategy: The Layoff Lottery! Why should only some departments have all the fun? With the Layoff Lottery, everyone gets a chance to experience the thrill! Here’s... — read more 

CHRO is gone ✈️

The SEC announced penalties of $4 million for Unisys and roughly $1 million apiece for Avaya, Check Point and Mimecast over what the agency said were ‘materially misleading disclosures’ after the series of attacks in 2020 and early 2021. — read more 

Hey Team: With all the extra work since FY24 close, let’s take our time delivering to corporate until we see our bonus awards for our hard work. Let's see what we get for our efforts. Slow Down.

The company is badly mismanaged, they struggle, bring in overpaid hacks, fire people & get funding with an improved balance sheet. Then rinse & repeat cycle every 5 years. The unceremonious way employees are fired after being recognize as high... — read more 

Cohesive and unpretentious team. See you again Oct.13.2025!

Letter to the Avaya Board of Directors... It was only a couple of years ago when Alan Masarek first came to Avaya. How naive we were at the time, feeling relief and such encouragement as Alan spoke of his plans to save the company. Even then, he... — read more