To those continuing with us, I appreciate your continued commitment as we build a stronger Verizon together.
Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you"
What do you guys are waiting for ????
VERIZON will close of Operations outside of the USA , the missing 2000 ...... from the 15000.... we just found them !
So that's International f*cked then? The other 2,000 RIFs will probably be there, he just can't do it all on the same timeline as USA due to works council/statutory workforce regulations in the countries we operate in..
Or will International be sold off (to BT)?
Verizon is going to be sold soon
@a5 Their Q3 earnings had total unsecured debt of $120B. Would love to know where you get 170
@OP Gee.. wonder why Vz is $170b in debt 🤔
TO: All Valued Employees
FROM: Dan the Man, CEO (Chief Efficiency Officer)
DATE: November 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Bold New Directions, Enhanced Efficiency, and the Future of... Stuff
Team,
It is with a heavy heart (and significantly lighter operating budget) that I announce some truly transformative changes to our organization.
In Step 1 of our "Project Lean and Mean," we have made some immediate adjustments to our workforce. While we cherish the human element, we must embrace the inevitable march of progress. Think of it as aggressive early retirement... for everyone who just left.
In Step 2, we usher in the age of seamless, tireless, and truly 24/7 productivity. I am thrilled to introduce your new co-workers: a cutting-edge, self-optimizing, emotionless AI management system! We're calling it "The Overlord." The Overlord handles all decision-making, coffee runs, and performance reviews. It has a zero-tolerance policy for human error, which is why it’s doing your job now. The last human to log out will receive a commemorative pizza coupon (non-transferable, expires upon separation).
And finally, for Step 3, as a symbolic act of ultimate frugality, I’ve asked Mandy, my incredibly patient and underpaid PA, to perform the final ceremonial act of our transition: switching off the lights in the entire HQ building. No need to waste perfectly good electrons on an empty office, right?
We appreciate your understanding during this exciting (and dark) time. Please return all key fobs, company phones, and desk succulents to the nearest designated bin.
Onwards and upwards!
Warmly (but not for long, the heating is also off),
Dan the Man
The One Who Made the Decisions
The Irony: The company is cutting over 13,000 jobs to reduce its cost structure and reorient the business, yet the cost structure for the C-suite remains exponentially high. This creates the perception that the employees are paying the price for the very "bad decisions" that led to the need for restructuring.
It’s a level of greed that’s beyond comprehension