Union locals declared surplus, and offering EISP through Nov 25 2025 ZERO non-union layoffs have occurred but are anticipated Nov 20 2025 Frontier acquisition anticipated 1Q26 GNT re-org What else ? And / Or make corrections here.
Strange Vibes
Something is up. A few of my peers told me they stopped getting their usual invites for calls and meetings. Seems like the process may have already “unofficially” started.
Lists are getting created
On the floor at BR.. seeing many VPs ,Sr Dr are having meetings that are not work related. Sr Dr are meeting one by one with this VP.. most likely lists are getting generated.
Are ADs band 5?
What band is an AD? Director? Sr Director?
Special Advisor
Can anyone circle back, follow up or close the loop on q4 kpis for Hans the special advisor? Vz is positioned to win the holiday with a top talent team, org structure and culture OS. Let’s keep the momentum going! Also if someone could make sure he... — read more
EmployeesVerizon has declared a Special Enhanced Income Security Plan (EISP) for the Potomac Region
EmployeesVerizon has declared a Special Enhanced Income Security Plan (EISP) for the Potomac Region. Eligible employees may receive: A $40,000 supplemental bonus + $10,000 termination bonus $2,200 per year of service (up to 40 years) Waiver of... — read more
What's your preferred mentality going into a period of RIFs?
Do you act like you are going to get RIF'd? The upside is you are mentally ready if you do get RIF'd. The downside is you caused yourself weeks of stress and worry if you end up not getting RIF'd. Like the saying says, "worrying does not change... — read more
VEC MDU Impacted
I heard from a very reliable source 15% of the VEC MDU team is being impacted(Fios or Fixed Wireless) leaders have already had meetings with the HR Team and senior executives at the end of October to go over which employees will be impacted in the... — read more
Management changes
Got a heads up from my Director new store formats are in the works. Won’t hit immediately but will be part of our next phase. The SM role as we know it is gone. It will transform into more of a AM type role on paper. Reduce stores down to 2 Managers... — read more
Layoffs November 20th
Layoffs have already started with multiple Market presidents. Just check Workvivo. Notice there’s some we don’t hear from lately. They gone! These layoffs are starting from the top and trickling down. A lot of Senior Directors and Directors are next... — read more
Already bad leadership
Ultimately it’s probably better to find out now than waste more time. He’s a multi millionaire that is dangling layoffs and leaving everyone in the dark to punk us. What type of leaders makes those types of threats during the holidays? A bad one that... — read more
Who is/was the best senior leader at Verizon?
Current or previous V-Teamer.
Is it always like this?
I joined Verizon two years ago right out of college, and I can’t remember a single stretch of time when layoffs weren’t hanging over everyone’s head. Was it always like this in the past, or is this just how things are now? Is it the same everywhere?... — read more
Retail Here: Do we know what stores?
I work in a part of the country that has stores very widely stretched out.. some of our store are 30-60 miles from each other. What do we think the likelihood of those stores being closed? There is a big city near us that has 13 stores of the 20 in... — read more
Who decides
Does your Band 5 or Band 6 make the final call on your future ?
So it begins
An AD I know got let go today. More to come for sure.
Job Hunting on Dating Apps! (HR Dive, Nov 2025)
A growing number of job seekers are using dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Facebook Dating to make professional connections amid a tough job market, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey. One in three dating app users said they used the... — read more
Will somebody please think of the poor shareholders?
Guys, let’s pleeeease all stop being greedy and wanting to keep our jobs. Here are some stats to show you guys how greedy you are: Verizon ONLY made $5 billion in net income last quarter. That’s practically nothing Worst yet, Verizon has ONLY... — read more
BIG BLUE BUTTON: See only active posts
For new folks here, there is a large "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread... you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all....
Back in the day
We used to see people in Basking Ridge on here with updates of leaders or teams that they saw impacted. This time its quiet.
What are the pay ranges for Verizon Bands 5, 6, 7?
What are the pay ranges for Verizon Bands 5, 6, 7?
Status Update Would Be Appreciated
Ok instead of having staff constantly look over their shoulder and wonder if they’ll be a RIF casualty, why not send out periodic emails to keep employees in the loop? Heck we got daily emails when COVID struck. If not they shouldn’t have mentioned... — read more
Layoff signs or just paranoia?
Anyone else stopped receiving as much email traffic, mtg invites or tasks from your mgr?
Year End Performance Review
We usually start doing our year end this time of the year in Workday. Somehow the performance review form is not available online. My manager asked everybody to write up performance review in a document this morning and send it to him. Very strange
Bargained for employees
Membership is expected to grow by about 5k after the Frontier expansion. Join or die.
STI & Benefits
I’m “assuming” for those who get cut, they’ll work until 12/31 and will get 2wks pay for every yr worked, healthcare coverage for same period and STI / stock vesting paid out?
Dan's Comments on Downsizing (VZ-Q3-2025-earnings_call)
“Aggressively sunset or exit legacy businesses” Timestamp: 0:19:06 to 0:20:17 “While we narrow our focus to invest in key growth areas, we will also aggressively sunset or exit legacy businesses where we don't see a clear path to profitable... — read more
Anyone from india laid off?
So far only high up American leaders have been impacted. Anyone from or in India felt Dan wrath? If not, do we have a discrimination issue?
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1988002354655097205
We made the top list today: https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1988002354655097205
HR
HR at this company stopped being about people a long time ago, they love to talk about supporting employees, WLB, open communication. but try bringing them a real issue and see how fast they shut down. The second you speak up youre labeled as... — read more
Why some of will lose our livelihood
Is not because of poor net adds or gained AI efficiencies but to finance the Frontier acquisition. Maybe if Lowell hadn’t squandered 10 billion on AOL and Yahoo we would all be enjoying this holiday season. Poor decisions by leadership with regards... — read more
Existing stock awards
If you do get RIFed, do you retain the stock awards you were already awarded?
State of the Economy: Recent Cuts
Looks like we are joining the list. Not sure how big the number will be but this looks bad: UPS: 48,000 employees Amazon: 30,000 employees Intel: 24,000 employees Nestle: 16,000 employees Accenture: 11,000 employees Ford: 11,000... — read more
Work slowdown
Is anyone working? Whats going on? Maybe I am on the list because work is slowing down. I am not getting many email messages from other internal people.
Hired a year ago out of college, been through 2 reorgs now this.
Didn't think I would have to be dealing with a shakeup this early in my career, needless to say pretty stressed watching this all go down without any real information getting through
Freedom Day
Nov 20. One way, or the other.