Just a reminder to people who are worried about being laid off from somebody who was already impacted: everything is going to be okay. There are plenty of companies that want your knowledge and expertise and are willing to pay for it and treat you well once you start there.
I got better pay and benefits now - and don't even get me started on improvements in work culture.
Trust me, you are fearing the worst but being laid off from Verizon might turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you.