https://www.the-sun.com/money/15469725/verizon-denies-rumors-employee-layoffs-mass-closures/

Its interesting to see how differently things operate throughout the company. I see multiple people say that there is bloat. People say we need to cut the fat and get rid of people who don't do anything. Meanwhile my team has been short staffed and... — read more 

So I suppose we’ll know something a week from tomorrow, 11/20. We’ll be looking out for the email or mgr “can you step into my office?”

So many people changed their minds and want out. It would make everything so much easer.

We're supposed to have layoffs on November 20, and yet every day somebody posts about this or that group being affected by cuts. Are people lying or is there really an ongoing pre-layoff happening, and if it is, what's its point?

Union locals declared surplus, and offering EISP through Nov 25 2025 ZERO non-union layoffs have occurred but are anticipated Nov 20 2025 Frontier acquisition anticipated 1Q26 GNT re-org What else ? And / Or make corrections here.

Something is up. A few of my peers told me they stopped getting their usual invites for calls and meetings. Seems like the process may have already “unofficially” started.

On the floor at BR.. seeing many VPs ,Sr Dr are having meetings that are not work related. Sr Dr are meeting one by one with this VP.. most likely lists are getting generated.

What band is an AD? Director? Sr Director?

Can anyone circle back, follow up or close the loop on q4 kpis for Hans the special advisor? Vz is positioned to win the holiday with a top talent team, org structure and culture OS. Let’s keep the momentum going! Also if someone could make sure he... — read more 

EmployeesVerizon has declared a Special Enhanced Income Security Plan (EISP) for the Potomac Region. Eligible employees may receive: A $40,000 supplemental bonus + $10,000 termination bonus $2,200 per year of service (up to 40 years) Waiver of... — read more 

Do you act like you are going to get RIF'd? The upside is you are mentally ready if you do get RIF'd. The downside is you caused yourself weeks of stress and worry if you end up not getting RIF'd. Like the saying says, "worrying does not change... — read more 

I heard from a very reliable source 15% of the VEC MDU team is being impacted(Fios or Fixed Wireless) leaders have already had meetings with the HR Team and senior executives at the end of October to go over which employees will be impacted in the... — read more 

Got a heads up from my Director new store formats are in the works. Won’t hit immediately but will be part of our next phase. The SM role as we know it is gone. It will transform into more of a AM type role on paper. Reduce stores down to 2 Managers... — read more 

Layoffs have already started with multiple Market presidents. Just check Workvivo. Notice there’s some we don’t hear from lately. They gone! These layoffs are starting from the top and trickling down. A lot of Senior Directors and Directors are next... — read more 

Ultimately it’s probably better to find out now than waste more time. He’s a multi millionaire that is dangling layoffs and leaving everyone in the dark to punk us. What type of leaders makes those types of threats during the holidays? A bad one that... — read more 

Current or previous V-Teamer.

I joined Verizon two years ago right out of college, and I can’t remember a single stretch of time when layoffs weren’t hanging over everyone’s head. Was it always like this in the past, or is this just how things are now? Is it the same everywhere?... — read more 

I work in a part of the country that has stores very widely stretched out.. some of our store are 30-60 miles from each other. What do we think the likelihood of those stores being closed? There is a big city near us that has 13 stores of the 20 in... — read more 

Does your Band 5 or Band 6 make the final call on your future ?

An AD I know got let go today. More to come for sure.

A growing number of job seekers are using dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Facebook Dating to make professional connections amid a tough job market, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey. One in three dating app users said they used the... — read more 

Guys, let’s pleeeease all stop being greedy and wanting to keep our jobs. Here are some stats to show you guys how greedy you are: Verizon ONLY made $5 billion in net income last quarter. That’s practically nothing Worst yet, Verizon has ONLY... — read more 

For new folks here, there is a large "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread... you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all....

We used to see people in Basking Ridge on here with updates of leaders or teams that they saw impacted. This time its quiet.

What are the pay ranges for Verizon Bands 5, 6, 7?

Ok instead of having staff constantly look over their shoulder and wonder if they’ll be a RIF casualty, why not send out periodic emails to keep employees in the loop? Heck we got daily emails when COVID struck. If not they shouldn’t have mentioned... — read more 

Anyone else stopped receiving as much email traffic, mtg invites or tasks from your mgr?

We usually start doing our year end this time of the year in Workday. Somehow the performance review form is not available online. My manager asked everybody to write up performance review in a document this morning and send it to him. Very strange

Membership is expected to grow by about 5k after the Frontier expansion. Join or die.

I’m “assuming” for those who get cut, they’ll work until 12/31 and will get 2wks pay for every yr worked, healthcare coverage for same period and STI / stock vesting paid out?

“Aggressively sunset or exit legacy businesses” Timestamp: 0:19:06 to 0:20:17 “While we narrow our focus to invest in key growth areas, we will also aggressively sunset or exit legacy businesses where we don't see a clear path to profitable... — read more 

So far only high up American leaders have been impacted. Anyone from or in India felt Dan wrath? If not, do we have a discrimination issue?

We made the top list today: https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1988002354655097205

HR at this company stopped being about people a long time ago, they love to talk about supporting employees, WLB, open communication. but try bringing them a real issue and see how fast they shut down. The second you speak up youre labeled as... — read more