Photo shoots, Pulse Surveys, Volunteering, Reorg Adjustments, Infinite Smiles & Cheerleading & Positivity.... Master these and you are all good.

Is it pretty much a given that you’ll be included in this RIF?

Anyone else have an AD ask to meet Thursday randomly. Man I’m not doing jack sh-t the rest of the day.

At first they mentioned how we outperformed booking revenue and we hit all these expectations and more. Then they briefly mentioned layoffs and the just said they can’t say anything about it and just to put your head down and wait for the storm to... — read more 

If you're RIF'd on Thursday and are retirement eligible, do you still get retirement benefits?

is on a chopping block. Whether that be your team or certain people from your team. Around my office, some groups have been asked to wfh until Friday and for some is business as usual.

Just a note that there are very few jobs out there to apply for in November and December. Then in January things are still slow in the hiring process at a large company if they are hiring at all. Most will not be hiring.

Anyone knows the logistics of vgs? Impacted?

Anyone know if personal hours are also paid out in addition to unused pto? In CA we get an annual payout in the spring so I am wondering if that would also be included in addition to our pto payout and severance (yes I know severance and pto are... — read more 

So if we are told on Thursday that we are being let go are we done that day or are they going to keep us working for another month after the announcement? The last round of mass layoffs that happened in 2023 they announced the layoffs in May, but... — read more 

I made a mistake. I'm an id--t. That's all I wanted to say.

If everything crashes again on Thursday, I swear my heart is going to give out from the stress, because with the total lack of real communication from leadership, this place is the only spot where I can even try to figure out what’s going on. I’m... — read more 

I was a senior manager and was severed in late 2023. We were given like 3 months notice which was awkward. The worry, anxiety, feeling of being a failure was very overwhelming. The job market had changed dramatically since 2011 and I found it very... — read more 

VZ “family” throwing each other under the bus — making arguments for why others should be cut while justifying their OWN existence. 🚢 🧊 Can’t you see we are ALL on a sinking ship? The VZ layoffs have only just begun ……. 🛟

Anyone with past experience porting the consession phone number? A pin and acct# would be needed. I know of folks that took vsp that ported. If allowed this go around, any details on getting that done?

I still can’t figure out why some Sr Directors are saying “I know nothing at all.. I’m waiting to hear too” and then other Sr Directors (and even ADs) know the names of those affected on their team. Why is the comms plan and information leaking so... — read more 

Can somebody please explain why they're being so cagy with information? What would it hurt to provide us with some clarity? What do they gain by keeping us in the dark, other than reducing productivity and further eroding morale that has already hit... — read more 

Affected employees will receive phone calls between 8-10am, and survivors will get about a 45 minute heads-up for a 15 minute “business update” meeting where HR and ADs or above tell you who was let go. This usually occurs about 11am. If you’re let... — read more 

RIFs will continue to happen, but does anyone know if there will be cuts from either Tech / Care or Case Mgmt for this round?

Tom Brady told us we were the best in the business a year ago. Was that fake news? Since then we’ve done meaningful pulse surveys, volunteering, moments that matter such as endless reorgs, had a successful RTO rollout, and photo shoots. We bring our... — read more 

3 to go

Anyone hear rumors at all about Verizon Connect?

I know most will think I’m a troll or lying but for those looking for legit advice, here it is. I have been here over 20 years, seen so much change and been impacted multiple times involuntary. It hit me hard, I was kicked to the curb but lucky to... — read more 

Who's still hanging around here with zero chance of falling asleep because your stomach is in such a tight knot that lying down just makes it worse?

I might be in the minority here, but I'm glad we were given some time before everything hits, even if the waiting is stressful and everyone’s nerves are shot. Getting blindsided with layoffs out of nowhere would have crushed me, and having at least... — read more 

Some tone deaf people are posting non stop on LinkedIn as if it’s BAU.. stfu.. you might be on the list as well.. just be quiet for sometime. I do not want to hear about your AI conferences.

The higher ups will be notified tomorrow. Well those who haven't heard already. This will be the longest week ever. C'mon Thursday at least us lower levels will know our fate.

Verizon's number of employees has been declining over the years. Here are the numbers: 2024: 99,600 employees, a 5.5% decrease from 2023 2023: 105,400 employees, a 9.99% decrease from 2022 2022: 117,100 employees, a 1.1% decrease from... — read more 

2015…major reorg. 2018…VSP followed by major reorg. 2022…reorg. 2023…more reorg. 2024…another reorg. Life at VZ…always on the edge of yet another reorg. Exhausting.

For those who are affected by, do we have the option to find an internal role within the company? Or is this it?

Random, but is anyone else’s hair falling out? It feels like I’ve been living under constant stress ever since the relocation strategy was introduced with zero details.

A soon to be former Senior VP at VZ

I just heard that the 11/20 date is moving to 12/20.

These layoffs have been routine for 8 years. A lot of panic and anxiety on this board over the last week. Knowing you will face this in the future; if you make it through this round, are you going to search for another job or stick around?

Anyone think whole offices are going to be shut down completely? If so, which ones?

I recently got a couple job offers that is 100% commission and one that is not 100% commission. I am currently an ASM in a direct store. From what I’ve read the commission for the job I got the offer for is around $80,000-$100,000/year for the first... — read more 

My calendar is empty, emails have ceased, all that’s left this week is the odd Slack message from a colleague asking if I’ve heard anything. On the one hand, I would love to have it end on Thursday so I can just get on with my post VZ life. On the... — read more