The call centers just offered a severance package and many people on the east coast took it. Can anybody please confirm if this is true? Does this mean they didn't actually decide who gets laid off and are letting us choose if we want to leave or... — read more 

I just wanted to thank all those who are sharing info with the rest of us who are still waiting to see what will happen. I know how difficult this must be for all who have been let go or are in places that are being hit right now. The fact you take... — read more 

3 gone including me from my team. 20+ percent. Best of luck all. I will miss checking out this site.

Some directors retired some managers were rif'd

been going through posts, people are posting about getting notices, but it's a bit disjointed... can we guess yet if the predicted 10% is coming true?

at least 3 let go this morning

Please list title and state or market? Good luck to everyone today!

Do they call you and ask you to leave immediately? Are you escorted out with security? Do they give you time to pack your stuff?

We'll, I'm here in the Northeast Area and as of this morning we've heard nothing. But there certainly seems to be a sense that 'SOMETHING' is going to happen today. More security staff on hand than I see normally. AND, all the senior managers seem to... — read more 

Keep reading that retail will be spared today. Is it true? Anybody knows if there were any layoffs in retail so far?

Please let us know if network, engineering, performance and cells have rif

My heart goes out to those who have to go through this. I hope that your undoubtedly brighter future is quick and easy to find <3 Please post here with your title if you are let go today.

Boss called. Gave me the good news. Last day on payroll 12/29/2017. ( Network IT Wireline). Good Luck to all!!

Winter is Coming.

Folks who work on the East Coast, can you please keep us updated on what's going on? Which departments are getting hit, which locations, numbers? Not sure how they are planning to do this, but you'll know ahead of us in any case. Any info will be... — read more 

You know, I'm at the point where I don't even care anymore. I realized I was over-stressing before asking myself why? I work a job where they give me goals realistically impossible to achieve in allotted time. New overtime policy just made everything... — read more 

According to a quick google search, you can hire an airplane to write a custom message in the sky for roughly $6,000-$8,000. I’ve got $5 on it. Please provide your thoughts on what the message should say and where should it be written at? Here’s an... — read more 

Am I the only one scouring this site at 3am? I can't get myself to sleep no matter what I do, and I have to be up in three hours. Whether I get laid off tomorrow or not, this whole process has already taken its toll on my health. I wish it was... — read more 

Hypothetically, let’s say tomorrow comes and goes but no one gets RIF’d (here’s hoping), will you leave this site and assume it’s just here to spread FUD? Or will you go the “where there’s smoke there’s fire” route and assume the layoffs just got... — read more 

Gather around and share the moments of your life served up burning on the 20 Billion dollar sacrificial pyre. Your department: General or specific location: How it happened. Who else got it: Next Plans:

Bad days ahead. Post your thoughts and experiences as the wrecking ball swings. Maybe it will miss B2B or as rumored 10% of all departments. Sales teams stressed over high quotas and lack of communication. Watch your managers body language or voice... — read more 

Step 1) Buy AOL - Step 2) Buy Yahoo! - You are now DONE... Oh, darn, I need my money back. Sure, let's fire everyone and you'll get your 10 Billion back by 2020. We'll even throw in a 50 million / year bonus for you. Meanwhile, the company will be... — read more 

Meaning indirect but training similar to corporate stores training. The management has a plan to open over 200 of these cellular cell just in South alone. The stretch goal is 300+ within the next year alone. Highly doubt any corporate stores will be... — read more 

Do you think that Verizon Call Centers may be a layoff target any time soon? What are your thoughts?

We’ll be broadcasting live from #Hungergames2017 . Tune in and watch as our 5G test van broadcasts all the backstabbing and chaos in crystal clear 4K. This post is meant as satire and hopefully brings a smile to your face on the eve of this... — read more 

https://www.facebook.com/TheLayoff/posts/1498458296917288

I am so sorry for all that will have to witness this epic meltdown. I have no insider info, I just have this gut feeling that things are about to unravel in 2018. I wish I can go travel in time and somehow make Bell Atlantic resurrect itself - I know... — read more 

Title: November 2017 Layoff Log Check-in Link: @Qfg0Ax6 or www.TheLayoff.com/t//t/Qfg0Ax6

I saw today our employee accessory discount that was supposedly going down to 10% was delayed. Anyone know when it's going to happen now?

I think Verizon Orangeburg Mainframe Group was bought out by IBM. I think they were given a 12 month work contract and no Verizon severance. This was abut six months ago. Is there anyone on this site who may be able to confirm or deny this - and, if... — read more 

This is what happens when you f--- around and lay off 30% of your network staff. There are 1000s of affected locations right now, basically f---ing AT&T is completely down... See this: https://twitter.com/DownStatus/status/930647969006698497 Or see... — read more 

FYI - There is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies.

who’s confirming these stories???? Name names.......

If you’re in retail you will not be let go in 2017. This is breaking and confirmed. Support roles etc are safe. 0 retail Layoffs at any level in 2017. Not sure about others but retail is safe. Not sure if minds were changers due to leaks but it will... — read more 

well i haven’t heard squat but i’m ready.. who else is ready to go. this place is bull crap... gave them 23 years .. at least clmento my face and tell me instead of planning a date of taps and dismissal- so inconsiderate during the holidays ... hell... — read more 

The corporate entity is a monster that destroys careers for no other reason than to make Wall Street happy. Our ostrich-like politicians reward this perverted corporate behavior with massive tax cuts while our country is driven further into debtor... — read more 

ok. we all know rumors fly about all the time during these times ... people just wanna hear from some real people who know the real ish..... doesn’t matter to much. this company isn’t what it used to be.. management in my area being very tight lipped... — read more