I opened this thread so we can track things down more easily. If you are impacted RSS or know someone who is, please state here location and number of impacted that you know of.

if i cant find a job soon me and my small family could be homeless. I will keep my faith in God so i can see the bigger picture.

Does anybody know if the Southwest Market was hit anywhere???

You can (in theory) get another job with VZ once you take the package. If it is within the period covered by severance payments, you need to repay the "unused part", e.g. if you got 10 weeks of severance and returned after 8 weeks, you would need to... — read more 

Both RSS let go this morning and all reps have gotten a pep talk about how we need to come together -- ie: you have 3 jobs now. I think this is only the first phase though. Rep cuts will be by PIPs and through disciplinary for performance -- they... — read more 

I'm a-- in north Florida and they let go the RSS position, no SS have been let go and they are actually hiring a new one at my location. Our district did not have any SM's being let go but the district north and south of us did. I'm an A level store... — read more 

RSS for now then reps then managers and smb

I'm an RSS and I'm done. On payroll till 5/5. Got the severance package and all. I'm in South East south Carolina area. No managers gone in my area to my knowledge. I think HR may be hit too

Was called into office and informed. Was told SS was safe for now but it's still fluid

I was part of the first cut in nov 16. Which they said go back to sales (alreafy did 9yrs sales) or a call center if i dont want to leave and take severance. I was smart enough to see the trend and move on. It was a very good decision, so anybody out... — read more 

Was told about an hour ago that May 5th will be the last day for all RSS. We can take severance or we can apply for another position in the company. I can't wait to see the solutions managers try and run the Ops stuff, I'm told that's the plan. Best... — read more 

It sounds like those effected are in retail? Any word on indirect or national retail? For those who were laid off today keep your head up!

After I gave the company 10 plus years just got laid of sm.severance s---s not as good As I would of thought

if i had known this I would have stayed a sales rep.

Sorry to all those impacted. A new chapter in your life begins.

leaving Verizon wireless was the smartest and healthiest thing I ever did, however I know getting laid off s---s. Hoping for the best for all of you.

my manager just got laid off, 12 + plus years with the company , severance package not so good she mentioned. last week winner circle this week laid off. Verizon suvks

Anybody here from Socal know what's going on or if Socal will get affected the same way? Lot of volume and top performers in Socal. How bad are layoffs gunna be for us

I'm in South Central market. Anyone know what's going on? Sorry for those who got laid off today.

What else is there to say, Verizon just laid me off. RSS in the Pacific Market

Any solution specialists been laid off yet? If so, what market?

Any thoughts and ideas are welcomed and appreciated on ways to volunteer for RIF with severance package.

I'm an RSS in the pacific market. There are 2 of us in our store. I walked into work this morning and was immediately told about the position cut. All RSS have been cut in our district along with some tenured SM. We did receive a severance package... — read more 

I'm in the SE area. Just got laid off. So it's true.

Anybody here from Socal know what's going on or if Socal will get affected the same way? Lot of volume and top performers in Socal. How bad are layoffs gunna be for us

Entire store laid off this morning.

It is 2 weeks for every year of service, and doesn't include the 30 day notice period. Medical benefits are also included 2 weeks for every year of service, and STIs/LTIs are prorated and paid out as part of severance. Any unused vacation is also... — read more 

We just wait until next week? SM tells us? DM makes a visit?