Alright team, instead of the usual vague “it’s coming soon” posts, let’s actually put dates on the board and argue them out.
Drop your prediction in the comments (or just reply with the letter). Feel free to change your mind later if new rumors surface.
A. Week of Nov 17–21 (the classic mid-November window)
Argument: Historically a common timing, still early enough to clear people before Thanksgiving/holiday blackout periods, and a couple of teams have been quietly hearing “mid-November.” Also lines up with the “finish the year strong on cost” messaging.
B. First full week of December (Dec 1–5)
Argument: Lets them get past Thanksgiving, still hits the books in 2026, and gives managers one more week of quiet planning after the holiday. Some people think leadership prefers not to ruin Thanksgiving week.
C. Mid-to-late December (right before the holiday shutdown)
Argument: Maximum “here’s your parting gift” energy. Clears the headcount for year-end financials and means fewer people around to ask questions. The “Verizon Christmas present” theory never fully dies.
D. January / early Q1 2027
Argument: They already took enough cost out in 2026, want a clean start to the new year, and prefer not to deal with holiday severance processing or COBRA timing headaches. Also gives them more time to finish certain system migrations first.
E. “Nothing until at least March / later in 2027”
Argument: The big moves already happened, remaining cuts will be smaller and more targeted, and they’re shifting focus to execution and AI rollout rather than another big wave this close to year-end.
I’ll start: I’m leaning A with a soft lean toward B if nothing lands next week.
What’s your call and why?
(Bonus points if you actually have a logical reason instead of just vibes.)
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@b8 network operations? Like market level network engineering?
@af do you think they will be letting field techs go?
I was told 11/19 for wireless operations side 15-20%.
@a9 my SD was rushing us to submit the YE today. So nice of him considering that the deadline is on Friday 13th ;))
Anyway, I believe they tossed the dice weeks ago and something will land next week. The YE is a distraction anyway: AI slop in, AI slop out, and Google making a profit .
First choice is A. Slightly leaning towards D.
My manager said he anticipates 10% and before he left, our Sr. Director said to have a plan A or B because you already know the direction we’re heading and you should be prepared.
Let’s just throw darts why don’t we and see what day it lands on.
I believe here in NY per our contract (we are frontier) they have to give us at least 60 day notice if the office closes or non voluntary layoffs . Since we are on the horizon of conversion I would think Dec/Jan time frame to start laying frontier employees off as conversions happen. Latest for us would be I think early may as the last states convert in April.
19th but make sure you complete your review by the 13th
at least 25% across the boards, more so in groups that have multi-year vendor contracts for solutions that have negative return on investment as well as the employees assigned to those platform. If one gets invited to a call, ensure you documented your Employee ID somewhere
Same time as literally every other company the bizarre coordinated LR. Between the 17 and the 19 of this month.
11/19 for wireless transport/operations side, about 15%.
Our vp that was brought in to reduce staff can’t wait to transform payroll! Layoffs will delight the bank accounts of those leading the way in ruining the lives and futures of soon to be former Vteamers. We must do what’s right for the business. Our executive bonuses and shareholder dividends matter! We are proud of what we are doing to society. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Want your confirmation. Watch VZ stock price continue to rise between now and 11-19. Right now it’s at $46.81 and slowly climbing.
No rumors here. Just facts! 11-19 is confirmed by multiple/reliable sources! Don’t know which Organizations or total head counts. Good luck everyone!
I lean A, because all of the talk of Feb would line up with 3 month period required in NJ and other states.