Hearing she is next. Can’t wait to see that hug. Not!!! Vivek and Sudharsan already got a boot.

How many CATA's have we had between 2015-2020 VS. 2020-2025???? CATA's have doubled since Covid and the hybrid schedule! Wake up!!!!! Get everyone back to the office or weed out the lazy complacent ones that don't put forth the effort from home!... — read more 

I have been searching for a new opportunity outside Verizon and it took a while to land a new Job because of the market conditions. Good luck guy's hope you landed the job that's make you happy soon

I feel a mass exodus from my location. Nobody likes a layoff obviously but the workload had tripled for some as myself. Yes, the stock went up but at what cost. Fire all those people just to hire them back as contractors and paying them more!... — read more 

I found this response from the post titled "R2 layoff chatter is fake news" from earlier today "@OP I was in Finance. Until they asked me to move to BR, then offered me the standard year buyout since I decided not to move to the armpit of the world... — read more 

Anyone else who was laid off on 12/19 get their cell phone shut off? I tried calling 800-922-0204 and it referred me to the VZ internal website that I can no longer access

At the current scale, multiple layers of management are not required. For teams of approximately 50 employees, one manager is sufficient to ensure effective supervision and decision-making. Maintaining additional management layers leads to... — read more 

My AD manages 2 people and owns one product . No working level duties .. No delivery pressure or resolving ground level problems Keep making decks and spreadsheets. Attending meetings where they are not even required.. Taking status from us... — read more 

Why dont we vote to have AI replace the CEO & BOARD Lets lead the market by example.

The union rejected a first quarter EISP and said they want a contract before they lose any more members.

Anyone who’s still on through 2/20 (NJ WARN Act) get their computer locked out this morning? We still have two weeks .. but my concession cell device works fine. Slack, email, etc ok on the phone but computer locked down.

Verizon retiree healthcare costs 2-4 times what is available on open market. The 25% retiree wireless discount is far more expensive than T-MO’s 55 plans — or any other carrier. Unless you have pension from wayyyy back or part of the union, there is... — read more 

I hope some one from HR or Dan’y boy can read this, what does exactly AVP role is. Its a useless and pointless position. A Sr.Dir/Dir can report directly to a VP and and AD can go back to Sr.Manager. Sr. Manager ——- Director——-VP Simple and leaner... — read more 

For those RIF'd while on leave, did your separation date match your leave end-date, or were you cut sooner?

Anyone know the answer?? When you call HR they are useless. Apparently its a formula but no one knows anything. I’ve seriously had it with this Company. I will fight right be side my union brothers and sisters if theres no contract but I really need... — read more 

There’s a chance the next round of layoffs may affect management roles in the coming weeks.

It summarized: Dan and Alfonzi are good but the rest of you are facked!

Sometimes the devil you know...

Recently riffed and took severance. I recall seeing there was a “6 month cooling off period” in our severance details but I have logged into the severance portal and that information is gone. I cannot find anything regarding the details of the 6... — read more 

I was hoping to hear some info today on the negotiations about a possible extension. Does anyone know any info. Maybe a package for the union side?

We understand this is a challenging time

Vivek Gurumurthy or Sudharsan are next in line to give Dan a hug.

The current layoffs are continuing at the employee level, and there is a possibility that management-level layoffs may occur in the next round.

i just signed my docs, last day is 2/20. do i have to do anything for cobra? i havent gotten anything in my email, etc. i cant access vzweb either...

America’s Best Network keeps getting better For the first time ever, ranked #1 for network quality by J.D. Power #1 for Network Quality – J.D. Power 2026 Vol. 1, Best Mobile Network in the U.S. according to Ookla® Speedtest®.

Why I feel so unnerve with Sampath’s leave, plus what Dan said at the earnings call :(

Witnessing layoffs at Verizon has been a masterclass in how to destroy morale. They decided to kick out the very people who bled for the company. Now, they have us all running for the exit. All I want is to get out and find a job where dedication... — read more 

So assuming there will be an Eisp I am very conflicted as to take it and go or not.They may not offer again our lump may not be an option so many unkowns

I thought Dan talking about global and national madness before getting to VZ was quite clever. Puts things in context. VZ madness didn’t feel too bad and kinda expected after hearing all that. Little manipulative but I guess visionaries have to be... — read more 

Spend 30 minutes on AI, but you "have 5 minutes to get through 8 things". You literally just acted like running out of time is a valid excuse to not share the "Dan Plan". What a joke.

If we hadn’t wasted so much time talking about AI, he could have actually covered the important points he ran out of time for. And another thing , why are people in here celebrating someone getting fired? Sampath! That says a lot about your... — read more 

LETS GOOO

Dan believes in AI so much he outsources the calls to Actually Indi*ns. This clown said he was against outsourcing yet sends them anyway. What gives?

AI this , Ai that!!! What’s the plan ?????

Why is he beating around the bush and wasting time?

We ain’t got time for Davos, we are trying to not get ran over in the streets and put groceries on the table. Get real with your people you (ur)slurper.

https://www.sdxcentral.com/news/verizon-job-cuts-continue-warns-noncore-operations-could-be-next/

What are your predictions or hopes that Dan will address?