Is has been noted that ISP offers will be going out to union positions across Frontier July 16-17. Mainly copper related positions will be affected and to be followed by a massive force realignment for those who stay. For copper technicians this is... — read more
Triple, 50k
Off payroll by end of September.
Time for a Change
I think some layoffs next week are anticipated, however, they are the wrong ones. Stop cutting the ones who do the work, the ones who make things happen. Time to cut the Sr. Directors who do nothing, AVPs with 2 direct reports can do their work... — read more
What’s up with new POD structure?
Anyone has insider information what’s pod going to look like ? What will middle management do in the new pod structure?
Going on Vacation and...
I go on vacation tomorrow and my manager wanted to make sure I had my phone with me. "Why? More layoffs", I asked. She confirmed yes. I told her if I'm hit, just call me in Japan and rip the band aid off. Happy vacation to me!
Check for yourselves. WARN ACT website
https://warnact.io/company-verizon
VP JD Vance Delivers Doubts/Questions about the H-1B Visa Program -- Video Clip (elapsed time 1:26)
VP JD Vance Delivers Doubts/Questions about the H-1B Visa Program -- Video Clip (elapsed time 1:26) Message: American Jobs for American Workers!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGtCf4vw2Qw
Let's face it
The last guy who actually knew what he was doing was Ivan Seidenberg. I know some of the current management doesn't like him either because he ki-led the pension, but at least he actually knew the nuts and bolts of the business and legitimately... — read more
Red Chair 7/16 Basking Ridge
Any one see the signup post on the basking ridge slack for red chairs on 7/16 in BR? Is this some sick twisted joke?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/goldman-sachs-asset-management-deals-verizon-lockheed-martin.html
"The mandates include about $30 billion in pension assets for Verizon and Lockheed Martin and $40 billion in Verizon defined-contribution retirement assets, which are typically 401(k)s, according to Goldman."
Percentages?
Does anyone have any reliable information on percentage of the layoffs for next week? Is it a set number as usual, ie roughtly 10% or 75% with dan the man.. or is it targeted to eliminate orgs, hit some way harder than others?
Verizon CXO Org layoffs on 7/16/26
Verizon's CXO org will see a significan reduction in headcount on 7/16/2026. Once they make the announcement, then the remaining personnel will see a reorganization where they move to other parts of business / organization is disbanded.
Gonna have my foot out the door if I survive
If I survive the next RIF but our function gets impacted to the point where I have to take on even more work... I'm going to look to leave
Just N&T with no G?
So the latest org announcing clearly was missing the “G” in GNT. What exactly does this mean? And what are everyone’s speculations on the network org changes?
Writing on the Wall
Well just checked multiple Sr Director and VP calendars and looks like some groups met already to proceed forward with next weeks rif.... its rare to see all of them meet same day/time and of course you can check the same day for prior weeks to see... — read more
GTS Reorg
I don’t understand what they are doing for real. Someone please explain it to me
Tool of the Board
I've always believed Dan was brought in to be the fall guy for what the board really wanted to do. At least from a reduction standpoint. I think the never ending focus on AI is more him than the board because he sees himself as a visionary. Or he... — read more
another rumor
heard after next week first levels will need to have at least 40 direct reports under them?
Stock together (now in october) and Rifs..
So I was just sitting here thinking.. Did they move the stock together to October in order to avoid paying them out for a Rif that is planned? Full disclosure I am not aware of how the payouts for the big Rif worked. Did they accelerate all stock... — read more
AT&T this morning
Wells Fargo analysts started coverage of AT&T with a sell rating and price target of $18, implying nearly 15% downside. They are worried the telecom giant will likely lose ground to SpaceX's Starlink in broadband internet and, further down the road... — read more
Verizon lately
Verizon is doing INCREDIBLY well. Maybe the greatest corporate success anyone has ever seen. People come up to me with tears in their eyes and say, “Sir… how do you lay off thousands of people while the stock keeps going down?” I say, “It’s called... — read more
Layoffs, according to AI
Further targeted layoffs are likely as part of sustained cost discipline. Q2 earnings (July 24) will provide the next update.
July layoff???
There's been a lot of speculation about Verizon's plans, with some sources saying there will be a layoff on July 16 and others claiming the company is looking to hire more staff. Does anyone have any concrete information on this?
Jump the ship while you can
I spoke to two very high-level leaders. Very high level. VP and above. Great people. Smart people. They both told me the exact same thing: “Jump ship while you still can.” Nobody told them to say it. They both said it. Think about that. Morale? It’s... — read more
Subsidized Retiree Medical Coverage
I am looking for more information regarding the subsidized retiree medical benefit. The available documentation states that eligibility is generally for "Wireline management employees with sufficient service when the plan was frozen in 2006." Does... — read more
Stockdown
Layoffs may boost stock short-term, but hidden costs (morale, attrition, lost talent) can outweigh gains long-term. Data may vary by case. Now down trend start of stock
Layoff 16 July???
Any layoff news for TPD Boston??
Hiring
May be July 15–16 could mark the start of Verizon hiring. Good news may be coming soon—stay tuned!
One week away is july 15-16 real?
July has been talked about for 2 months now as the "big one" but will it be and who's getting hit? Wireless? Wireline? Retail? I know we will find out next week, if true, but if anyone is aware please share. Thanks.
What happens if you get laid off from Infosys
Is it just a straight up termination, or is there any kind of severance at all? I am afraid my group might be rebadged and wondering what to expect. Will there be any guaranteed period of continued employment?
Job Postings External Only
Has anyone else noticed that they are posting certain jobs as external only? Not allowing internal candidates to apply? I’ve also noticed that some of these external only jobs are remote, whereas all the jobs posted internally are hybrid at best... — read more
USA World Cup exit
With the USA now out of the Soccer World Cup, will all that expensive advertising go to waste, especially with what Verizon is doing with International ?
Need to train before leaving
I have been laidoff and need to train my h1b contractor who will do my job, what options do I have?
Verizon New Jersey just hit 50k
In New Jersey they have reached 50k double wood poles that they need to transfer and remove. Some over 9 years old. The state is looking at setting fines for any over 90 days for safety reasons and to make money. Verizon's reason is they don't... — read more
Hybrid work
Hybrid work should be evaluated on outcomes and deliverables, not solely on days in office or commute distance. If managers are meeting their commitments and supporting their teams effectively, a 2-day in-office cadence can be reasonable under... — read more
NS IT at Risk: Repeating a Failed Playbook
Verizon's decision to move the majority of NS IT work to TCS and Infosys is a high-risk mistake that appears to ignore the hard lessons from previous transitions. The last major Infosys-led engagement created significant disruption, operational... — read more
Management chain all lives 2.5 hours away from office?
Anyone else on a “hybrid” team where their entire management chains lives 2.5 hours or more from the office? my management chain is cheating the company- they dont like commuting so they show up around 10am, leave at 2pm, and barely do anything. how... — read more
Consensus is in...
We did an internal poll of several hundred plus employees... Majority of 88% say they dislike the direction of the company and the CEO is not fit for the job. Who would have thought?
The return of hans
Am hearing through the grapevine that the board is seriously considering making Hans ceo again after the Dan disaster show. Anybody else hearing this?