So Sr Directors were notified today and ADs and below will be notified Thursday. Does that mean Directors are notified tomorrow or Wednesday? Or maybe Directors Tuesday and ADs Wednesday?
Corporate store transitions
Anyone familiar with previous instances of corporate -> indirect transition timelines? With this large of scale I’m assuming it’s going to take a few months of wave rollouts but I could be mistaken.
U-tube and Verizon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw
Would you come back as a contractor?
Several of my peers who left Vz as part of the 2024 HCL deal have recently been hired back as contractors. Would you consider a contractor position if offered?
Off the books date
Does anyone know the off the books date?
Can anyone correctly and succinctly explain the WARN Notification process?
I have seen a ton of posts where people simply cut and paste the Federal WARN procedeure, but nobody can seem to explain something simple. Note to self: Please do not cut and paste the WARN rules here and waste all of our time reading it again! Let... — read more
Looking for talent in dallas area
Hi former non tech but tech adjacent Verizon employee here, left four years ago. Can anyone shed light on what roles were impacted? I'm with an insurance company now and we are looking for talent in dallas area.
The brutal reality behind the cuts...
Verizon lost 7,000 postpaid phone subscribers last quarter Added only 44,000 prepaid customers while AT&T added 400,000 and T-Mobile added 1 million Stock has stagnated - up just 8% over 3 years while S&P 500 rose nearly 70%
Let’s put the trolls to rest SD & AD’s reply please
So the day has come and gone. And I’m sure the goal post will also be moved. Everyone’s wear Monday morning. The senior directors will know. Then commenters I know it’s in the afternoon or close of business. Well, the time is coming to pass. Tomorrow... — read more
What’s possible?
Everything is a guessing game at this point. Customer service and store channels to get a complete overhaul with new leaders and possibly a lot less of them to flatten our business? Pull back of vendor customer service? By how much? Work visas to... — read more
Verizon fatigue
I don’t know about yall, but the not knowing is actually worse than the rif. Just let me know what I need to do already.
15 min meeting
Following today's announcement, I am seeking clarification regarding Thursday's schedule. I observed that two individuals, including myself, are not scheduled for a 15-minute meeting, while three colleagues and my Associate Director are scheduled for... — read more
guy missing the point of this particular RIF but still
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw
I have noticed individuals who accepted the VSP last year now asserting that they chose to leave rather than being laid off on LinkedIn. VSP acceptance and being laid off as functionally the same, as both indicate the company was not invested in... — read more
NRB Layoffs??
Heard the NRB is going to be hit off with the amount of excess engineers hanging around
Still a communication fog?
Masters of suspense. Who cares that we’re all twisting ourselves into knots over here.
Vz Retirement vs RIF
For staff 60 and older, will Vz give the option to be laid off or take early (forced) retirement? I keep hearing about retirement program where if you are at least 60 and haven’t least 15 yrs service you might be eligible for retirement benefits…in... — read more
Layoffs are Everywhere Affecting Many People.
https://youtu.be/qQYRT0t7sI8?si=DzWDfhMDFaEeX9su
Verizon Layoff Selection Criteria
Here is a bunch of posts that are discussing the Verizon Layoff Selection Criteria... For those that have been through this before - how do they typically decide who to lay off? 8 days ago by Anonymous Post ID: @OP+1k9k2jvnq URL:... — read more
Retail Business Account Managers are getting let go today.
100% confirmed through word of mouth and linked in posts.
Be Prepared
Would also suggest making sure your Benefits Connection sign ons are working if you haven't signed on in awhile AND that you can sign on from a personal PC at home. If close to retirement age or over 65, there are insurance options on there as well... — read more
Looks like I was right
To quiet quit in April of 2020 when we were working from home every day. Collected 5 1/2 years of salary, 401k matches, got in shape, learned a lot of new stuff and learned to completely relax. Expecting the RIF in a couple of days but know that... — read more
Basically, we're doubly sc--wed if we're laid off
The employee-employer power balance has shifted firmly to the employer, according to Glassdoor’s 2026 Worklife Trends report — and it has prompted employees to reexamine their engagement in... — read more
59 million is your value to Dan
As the new CEO of Verizon, Dan Schulman will receive an annual base salary of $1.5 million, in addition to substantial performance-based bonuses and stock awards that could bring his total compensation to tens of millions of dollars. His... — read more
Don't worry guys, Verizon is too big to fail
You know, like Enron or Sears. We're all going to be just fine.
How big of a bonus will DS get for these cuts?
How much are 15k livelihoods worth to him?
Teams being told to WFH
Multiple teams n same building told 2 work from home while otha teams n building aren’t being told that. What does that mean?
Nobody knows how this'll play out
People are wild guessing and sending themselves into apoplexy. Wait it out. Get drunk if you need to. But don't invent scenarios in your head that you don't know will happen. Don't do that to yourselves.
TC2 podcast - what Enterprise customers need to know
So sourcing consultants with their wise words of caution to enterprise clients. https://www.lb3law.com/blog/verizon-restructuring-what-enterprise-customers-need-to-know/
End of corporate wireless retail Stores
So believe me when I tell you right now their going to give up about 200 corporate owned run retail stores to authorized retailers or close completely some locations,but over the next few years Verizon plans to have no corporate owned stores .All 3rd... — read more
Which SVP or CEO is next for the chop...
tick tock, tick tock....
Thursday WFH
Currently working Hybrid and been told that Thursday is remote day while Tuesday and Wednesday are office days. Def not a coincidence even if they want to frame it as early thanksgiving break.
Verizon discount after being laid off?
For those who were laid off or had this knowledge, how long does it take for Verizon to take away the 50% discount for your monthly phone plan after your final day at VZ?
Where are all the trolls that said senior directors would know today?
It’s dead silent. Just liars and liars on this forum
WFH This Week - Tulsa
Were any other locations told to WFH this week?
Verizon Stores Layoffs and Closures
What's the prediction?