If layoffs are coming, just tell people and let them make their plans. This endless uncertainty is worse than knowing where you stand.

how many people’s bosses does this describe? how many of these bosses are perceived as likable despite being rotten to the core?

I havent had a team meeting or skip level in the last 3 months while being told to work 12 hours a day coz "Business team wants something urgently". But suddenly I have 3 different meeting invites this week to "Go through the Pulse questions"... — read more 

I used to be proud to work for VZW. Everyone loved us. What happened? I see the downfall starting around the time Vodafone was bought out.

Following up to whoever posted the mainframe vs Cassandra thread. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m1xs6sxm Mainframes aren't my specialty but this Heirloom company keeps popping up on my LinkedIn so I figured I'd mention it in case it helps someone... — read more 

Just returned from vacation to find that the long awaited enhanced package has arrived. I don't see a bridge to Medicare in this offer. I guess I'll be staying for the four guaranteed years of the latest contract extension. I guess the company wants... — read more 

If working here has made you miserable, maybe staying isn't helping you or anyone around you. Constant negativity has a way of spreading through a team.

During his fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9, 2026, Dan Schulman explicitly highlighted that these cuts are not a single-year exercise, seeing substantial continued runway for additional efficiency... — read more 

Fierce Network by Linda Hardesty, September 11, 2026 Speaking at last week’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology 2026 conference, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman emphasized four main things at Verizon over the past year: stopping the company from... — read more 

leaders who cant take feedback should be fired immediately. these are the AD and above who are scared of pulse and send pre-pulse surveys their entire team is afraid to fill out. these leaders hire other leaders who cant take feedback which makes... — read more 

I got another rejection, wrapped up in all the usual nice words about my experience. Apparently someone else was a better match, which is probably true, but it doesn't make getting rejected any more fun. I'm trying not to take it personally and just... — read more 

You will always know when a post has hit a little too close to home and has said more than Verizon wants you to know. The employees paid to post disinformation are just an annoyance like that gnat that wants to fly up your nose while you're... — read more 

Verizon scales back a perk that keeps prices low for customers Verizon is walking back a commitment it made to customers just last year as it faces a changing competitive landscape... — read more 

New news that the new org under Jon won't be impacted. Is it true?

I actually enjoy the work here and have some great coworkers. The problem is I've watched so many really good people get RIF'd that I don't feel secure anymore. Every few months there's another round. With the job market being this rough, I'm... — read more 

I'm hearing there could be reduction/consolidation for Sr. Directors/Directors this week. Music will stop. How many seats will remain? Consolidate more areas? Any intelligence?

A piece of advice to those looking for another job: find yourself a boss that is proficient in the job you’ll be doing. This is based on my experience in N&T where we would get a boss after every reshuffle that had not much experience in the... — read more 

Does the company care about its customers?

Interviewer: OpenAI's CEO officially confirmed that OpenAI will not go public in 2026, explicitly citing a need to shield the company from shareholder pressure to focus on profit so it can focus on AI safety and alignment. He basically said that he... — read more 

It's sad how companies don't want to see why all the easy roles like testing etc. are going to H1b or H4 EADs... but then calling people useless, taking away our fair chances to give them to friends and relatives, and then blaming us is not right.

Looking back, taking a job at Verizon is one of the few career decisions I genuinely regret. There are plenty of better places to work, so don't convince yourself this is your only option.

I’m surprised nobody posted this article. https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/verizon-ceo-dan-schulman-describes-himself-pretty-intense-guy

What ka the best thing that ever happened to an ex employee

Anyone have an insight regarding VCG? Customer service is going through training to become universal reps, our jobs are now ai and outsourced. My supervisor is extremely paranoid about everything! This makes our team feel like something is up.

Co-worker VZ ASSOCIATE in NY just received company offer via email regardg surplus declared and offer. Offer closes OCT 2 termination OCT 10.

S-B trying to wrap himself in the work and sacrifice of others. FU Dan. VZ had over 220K employees at one time, and now under 90K, most of them kicked to the curb before Dan put his sh1t covered boot prints on the company. Hey Dan, what about those... — read more 

Anyone else see the invite for the All Hands on October 29th? Do we think that is when more layoffs will be announced?

For anyone who was RIF'd- how does it work with RSUs? Is that all gone or do you get paid out? I see present vesting dates are 3/1/2027 and 3/1/2028

But If you're still before SS eligible and not near Medicare, this offer is nothing special.

For working heads up even with all the uncertainty about future All this with the unworthy and incompetent leaders

Looking back. Looking forward "May this serve as a reminder of our identity as one V Team and our steadfast, enduring commitment to the communities we serve" "When lower Manhattan was silenced by the attacks on 9/11, 14,000 V Teamers ran to the... — read more 

It’s so weird. We are still trying to work with whatever we have but there is no direction or communication from leadership.

Looking over all the bad decisions that VZ has made regarding the direction of the company since Dan has taken over with the direction of using AI has only really proven that, he should have replaced himself and most of the leadership with AI. The... — read more 

keep canceling. pay lower prices for better services. layoff verizon leadership

The silence and consistent cancelation of meetings or pushing out is a clear indication of what we have all experienced before. They will continue to get paid as advisors long after so just update resume and fill in the time. Don't expect employee... — read more 

I know it’s a long shot but has anyone heard any rumors of the October 1st stock together payout?

I have no clue what’s happening

NYC , big numbers. So long su-kers

Maybe we shouldnt worry about layoffs, we'll all be gone anyway. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgwy1k42w4o