Who's being hit the most? I know it's all speculation right now but wanted to see what all of you think

Worked in a region area and was just let go today.

Sprint is/was a dumpster fire and we were running in the red continually and the most they ever truly laid off at one time was 20k total over a six-month period. Unless you consider VZ chucking landline to the four winds a "layoff"... :) Having... — read more 

Any news on the copper side?

I know I'm not the only spouse/significant other of a Verizon employee that's been freaking out all day (and maybe checking this site every few minutes). If anyone needs to chat, I'm here. I know we all want to think our spouses are too good to be... — read more 

Anyone from local/regional marketing hear anything yet?

Thoughts on layoffs for the actual cell technicians? Wife of tech

What information are you all being told? Last day of employment, severance, unemployment, moving position, offered another? GOOD LUCK DUST TO ALL!

Verizon should have taken the money used (and still being used) to rebrand the stupid logo and reinvested it in the people that work here instead of changing something that wasn't broken in the first place. Prayers for VzW affected by this. I'm so... — read more 

Odds are you are affected if you are called into a meeting over the next two days or even next week. "Affected" can also mean different things. It can be that you are losing your job or possibly having your role reassigned, redefined or altogether... — read more 

What will happen to the regional hqs? Will we have to relocate to the "market" hq or will we be able to work remotely?

I would have appreciated more transparency on how many job cuts, when they go into effect, and what some of the possible “pivots” would be… rather than a big preamble on changes in web and wireless communications over the past 20 years and that... — read more 

I was called about 2 hours ago to come in on my off day for a meeting tomorrow. When I asked about the details of the meeting I was told it would be discussed tomorrow. I am aware of many meetings today that did not result in people being laid off... — read more 

Is it paid over time or in 1 lump sum? What about bonuses?

Do you maybe know what will happen tomorrow, there are meeting invites

Telecommunications jobs in the USA may suffer the fate of many other IT organizations, the driver of change is the labor market. In the standard model of higher education, people go to university in their 20s: a degree is an entry ticket to the... — read more 

This is my third time being laid off, the American dream is a joke. I did everything right, worked overtime, took on extra roles and missed out on my sons growing up I refuse to commute and live in constant fear of being laid off anymore. Good luck... — read more 

I was laid off in wireless in February 2015. Maximum severance is 2 weeks per year of service up to 35 weeks, NOT 36 weeks with STI computed as part of total. Outplacement services for 3 months - very helpful so utilize that all you can. Health... — read more 

Lot of your colleagues say "Ooooohh..i was supposed to be in that list" , "glad at least you were out of this place, Verizon really sucks" , "you will find good job soon" , "you got a great package". and when you aren't around they were talking with... — read more 

We have created an environment that promotes yes men/women willing to say and do anything to ensure they can keep collecting their LTIs Too many people have been promoted simply because they won't rock the boat....unfortunately, the boat's needed... — read more 

VLSS explained in a few sentences. Anything that raises the stock price five cents in the short term is good, even if that same decision makes no sense for the long term health, positioning or profitability of the company. Building and maintaining... — read more 

I have been with Verizon for a very long time. Like most of you, I have appreciated the company and I have worked immensely hard on assuring the success of the business. I "don't" think I will be affected by the layoff but I have many friends and... — read more 

Many meetings scheduled for tomorrow, it's going to be an interesting day.

They have 300K employees, and the word on the street is that they are planning to cut 30 to 50 thousands in 2016

If you are H1B you are safe

Wireline has been releasing people since last winter and has not stopped. Finance to be hit on 11/19. Engineers were hit 3 weeks ago. PMs were let go this past summer. Wireless now has to be streamlined to equal wireline layout.

All of us have been exposed to an incredibly high dose of the finest corporate spin that exists on planet earth. Webcasts, posts, PR releases, IoT, all the hoopla. When the dust settles down, the facts are as follows: There will be a massive reorg... — read more 

Hot Mess + Ponzi Schemes = ???

It's draining talent and absolutely killing our morale (not to mention our anxiety levels)

Too many people have been promoted simply because they won't rock the boat....unfortunately, the boat's needed rocking for quite sometime. Now, too many members of the regional, area and HQ leadership team only worry about ensuring they remain in... — read more 

Just an FYI