•RSS (Eliminated) •RSR (Hiring freeze) (Temporary) •RSM (No Change) (Increased Inventory duties) •BAM (No Change) •BAM Instore support Reps (Eliminated) •Floating District Managers (Most Eliminated) •Store Closings (No Stores Closing) (Could not... — read more 

So I've heard about the cuts in SM but his will this happen? One per store based on what? Eliminating the floating GM position seems like a good cut because they do sh--. I haven't seen my DM in my store in weeks. I hope they listen to staff based on... — read more 

When you look at this puzzle palace called Verizon, and eyeball the broader picture past the wireless stores or Fios footprint, it becomes evident that LoMac is setting up VZ for a garage sale. Think about it.; Revenue are declining Q/Q, and Marni’s... — read more 

http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20170331/NEWS0101/170339988

Lots of rumors for the RSS position. Some say it's all rumor, others say Thursday, others say end of month for layoffs. Anyone have any more solid information? I understand RSS dosent directly make the company money but they def keep the stores... — read more 

Hoping they don't cut all of the RSS.. but does anyone have an idea if they will open up the SS positions to let some stay in a sales roles? That is some serious headcount loss... I would think they would offer to let these people in sales if their... — read more 

VZW paid me to leave at 63 years old...20+ years. With the severance, vacation and un-employment I haven't missed a check yet and look forward to 'sliding' into retirement. Others left in the department just waiting for a similar deal and will RUN... — read more 

https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/03/yahoo-aol-oath-for-some-reason/ Ready for the Oath?!

Sounds all but confirmed that RSS is eliminated and one SM per store is done too. Not sure how any merchandising will get done. Anyone confirm?

I see people posting about "loyalty" about "being treated badly", at the end of the day, this is capitalism, this is the way it works. Verizon never forced anyone to work for them, never made anyone do anything they weren't willing to do for the... — read more 

What facts have you heard? I know that the DM's are meeting tomorrow & GM's are meeting on Wednesday. GM'S typically have meeting on Tuesday. No delegates are allowed and the meeting is at 8am vs our standard middle of the day meeting. I've heard a... — read more 

Like the topic says. What positions are being eliminated and does anyone know the criteria for stores being closed?

Well, if we get the news on 4/6 that we're done. How long do we have a job? 30 Days? 60 days?

Since supposedly DM's are finding out today in many places has anyone heard anything about what this Thursdays cut will entail?

Please be respectful of those impacted by the upcoming RIF. It's hard enough to be told you've lost your source of income and benefits which provide for your family. These people don't need to hear or see cruel venomous words about the company or... — read more 

Does anyone know of a BAM that received a severance package? I know It's career suicide but I'm already actively looking for a new career anyway.I heard in the last round of layoffs standard severance offer was 2 weeks pay for every year of service... — read more 

I'm hearing Chandler, Az is next.

It seems that mostly wireless is getting hit. So far only rumors of RIFFS and an EISP on the wireline side. If anyone has information....please post.

http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/ericsson-ousts-vestberg-after-26-drop-net-sales Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ousted CEO Hans Vestberg less than a week after the company posted a 26 percent year-over-year drop in net sales during the second quarter.

http://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-positions-senior-leadership-accelerate-delivery-next-generation-services

Good luck everyone

Its ok, they will continue to layoff people, yet the Directors and above will get their fat bonus and Var checks. Not sure why when people were told they were doing away with VAR's and stock options, more people didnt go crazy that they were kept at... — read more 

Yes, I get it, "no one is safe". I get it, trust me I do. However, my question is, I survived the Exp/Ops specialist cut last October and was moved into the newly-created RSS role. It's basically a mashup of the Exp/Ops role. I work at an "A" store... — read more 

After 4Q16 retail results the writing was on the wall. - I had a chance of going into retail management after a call center lay off and I'm relieved I didn't because it's clear there's going to be a huge RIF in that channel. I've heard April 6th... — read more 

They are pretty bare bones with all the layoffs and Eisps that have been offered. I do not see anywhere they can cut any further.