Thread regarding Verizon Communications Inc. layoffs

How to behave if affected by RIF

A lot of this will come off as common sense, but here's my take as someone affected by a RIF.

Regardless of your situation, do the job you're paid to do. That being said, I would recommend not doing an ounce more than your core responsibilities nor go out of your way for the company that deems you expendable.

Regardless, help your fellow co workers as usual, but do not do their work for them. If you have a good relationship with your current supervisor/manager/director, remember that they will be also tasked with dealing with the aftermath of your absence/departure and the time leading up to it. If you have a rocky relationship with them, you can remind them what your duties are but don't give them a reason to put another target on you.

Everyone that has worked for 10+ years with the company (whether union/non-union, Landline, Wireless, other) knows how to sham off and become invisible if you have to (just follow what others have done in the past). If you do go this route, know your audience and know that it will upset those that are staying behind. No one can make that decision for you as to your choice of doing actual work or slacking off. Around 70% of the time, it's better to go out like a professional, rather than a leech. If you want to start the slacking off, wait until after the release date.

If you have personal commitments, do what you need to do. With that being said, NEVER throw those that have helped you along the way under the bus. If you feel that urge to be bitter, do something to release that anger or frustration outside of work. It is very hard to understand the details of this transitional period, but also know that it's human nature to be extremely frustratred because of this.

Great post by @WwU93JT-1xdd on another thread. This is good advice.

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Post ID: @2jff+WxKaQGR

“does anyone know if 2 or 3 sick days will jepordize the VSP Offer?”

It shouldn’t however bow bitter is anyone in your heirsrchy and is it really with it? Just use a couple approved vacation days knowing you are getting over a years salary.

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Post ID: @1hzh+WxKaQGR

Ridiculous. Verizon doesn't give a toss about ANY employee, union or management. Haven't you realized that yet?

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Post ID: @1gew+WxKaQGR

If you’re planning on changing your BAU approach because you’re a short-timer, just make sure you got the VSP ;-)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwesfKJ1AI

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Post ID: @1qml+WxKaQGR

For as many years that I have had to do evaluations for others.. just once I would like to not do evals……. oh and having 30+ years of perfect attendance I would like to just take a few days to recharge... just because.... does anyone know if 2 or 3 sick days will jepordize the VSP Offer?

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Post ID: @1rml+WxKaQGR

If tommorrow im on the list to go ,im not answering my phone,im doing very little as possible,just saying yes to everybody....so be it,then taking my comp time

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Post ID: @pmc+WxKaQGR

I have to find a job. If verizon wanted me to continue working they coukd have let me know my exact end date earlier. I will be taking vacation and gliding. Lol

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Post ID: @zjy+WxKaQGR

This post is ridiculous. I would go home and being executing my emergency plan while I search for another job.

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Post ID: @eon+WxKaQGR

Who the heck are you to tell people how to “behave” !

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