I’m expecting to be laid off this Thursday. My supervisor scheduled a 1:1 for the exact time and dates the expected layoffs are estimated to take place. I don’t know how to feel about this, but now gotta face the next 4 days with this information... — read more 

While I suspect the July 16th date is accurate, I believe VZ upper management is leveraging this platform to foster an environment of anxiety. This narrative feels designed to artificially drive up productivity and force compliance through job... — read more 

I worked for other large companies in the West and the Midwest prior to joining GN&T in the Northeast. My Western and Midwestern bosses were friendly and would greet me, ask me how things were going, make small talk etc… My Verizon GN&T were the... — read more 

So most thought by July a package would come .Now I hear there’s discrepancy on how many or who even on the amount

We all know the 7/16 day.. with CXO likely to be impacted.. does anyone have any insight in what deaprtments within CXO will be impacted.. Care, Tech, Bilingual or Case.. or all in some shape or form??

Yes it is true there is a meeting on the 16th of july looks like its with the entire department….idk what its about but yes something is happening shows 10am-11am, anyone else shows meeting on there Google Calendar? When i ask my leader they are... — read more 

Anyone else sitting through leadership calls wondering why we’re discussing business as usual while avoiding the question that’s on everyone’s mind?

IT for workday processed scripts for layoffs this week. Everything for Q2 financials was processed and locked Saturday and right after the severance scripts ran. Expect Thursday to be triggered and for impacts to happen. VPs and Sr. Directors were... — read more 

Is there any point going to office tomorrow or the entire week when they are going to layoff thousands of employees? Motivation is down the drain..

As we all know, the job market su-ks. If Verizon's objective is to get rid of the high paid workers, at some point will they just ask us to take a pay cut to keep our jobs. I know this will be an unpopular post, but its better to pay my bills at a... — read more 

This isn’t investment advice. Just sharing something I read because there was a lot of hype around the SpaceX IPO on this very forum. https://x.com/gnoble79/status/2076080526042038465 The largest IPO in history is also shaping up to be the largest... — read more 

Any layoff for onetalk product…

I'm trying to get a sense of whether layoffs are expected on July 16. Although I don't have any direct connections, I'm hoping someone here might have some knowledge or intuition to share. Are the Boston office and SMB products team likely to be... — read more 

VZ to acquire Dish out of bankruptcy, laying off massive amounts of head count to pay for it. Layoffs to fly under the radar of the larger story

The office is already dead/empty. Curious if they'll sublet one or more of BR's 7 buildings in order to make it feel less like a ghost town? "Don't miss your friends and colleagues, you've got all these new ENERGIZED people to sit and discuss AI... — read more 

Another Monday in customer success of team meetings,1x1’s and posting in slack about how great we’re doing! While they literally preparing us for the unemployment line.

Management thinks they're being smart by continuing to replace older workers with younger, cheaper ones. But they're overlooking that young people have boundaries when it comes to work. They won't work nights and weekends or answer your emails 24/7... — read more 

Whatever happened to the VLC shadow board? I was energized and excited by the LinkedIn posts and game changing thought leadership. It’s clear that it made a real difference in the company, and I hope Dan and what’s left of his leadership team... — read more 

How bad can it get?

With all the constant talk regarding RIF and layoffs. Plus, rumors of a reorganization of the lines of business. The company has not asked for any reduction of headcount on the union side. What gives?

Some of these leaders only have 4–5 direct reports, yet they carry themselves as if they're God's gift to the program. Instead of leading, it feels like their job consists of asking Gemini to write emails and forwarding them. What's even more... — read more 

Rumor of 6k more unlucky souls next week. Could it be?

I feel like this is another big hype up and not much will go down 7/16. There’s not many people with reliable intel and it’s less than a week out? I call BS

Anybody hearing info on upcoming large outsourcing deal in the works? (Similar to Infosys and HCL deals in recent history, but larger)

Is next week zero hour for their bloated management structure? Tick tock.

There was a thread where someone mentioned that how only certain state in India is getting preference in Verizon India. Wonder why anything related to specific group keeps getting deleted? New Head of GTS ( v) is leading the legacy of Shankar... — read more 

Does employee started moving into the new JV? Is there any timeline for completion?

Does anyone know if VBG is part of the rumored July 16th layoffs?

From Google AI itself (word for word): the model can confidently predict an incorrect relationship between .... A week or so ago I had asked Google about wood flooring (for a potential remodel), specifically some details about standard wood floor... — read more 

I heard they are delaying the 16th to September so the interns don’t have to witness it

Is has been noted that ISP offers will be going out to union positions across Frontier July 16-17. Mainly copper related positions will be affected and to be followed by a massive force realignment for those who stay. For copper technicians this is... — read more 

Off payroll by end of September.

I think some layoffs next week are anticipated, however, they are the wrong ones. Stop cutting the ones who do the work, the ones who make things happen. Time to cut the Sr. Directors who do nothing, AVPs with 2 direct reports can do their work... — read more 

Anyone has insider information what’s pod going to look like ? What will middle management do in the new pod structure?

I go on vacation tomorrow and my manager wanted to make sure I had my phone with me. "Why? More layoffs", I asked. She confirmed yes. I told her if I'm hit, just call me in Japan and rip the band aid off. Happy vacation to me!

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VP JD Vance Delivers Doubts/Questions about the H-1B Visa Program -- Video Clip (elapsed time 1:26) Message: American Jobs for American Workers!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGtCf4vw2Qw

The last guy who actually knew what he was doing was Ivan Seidenberg. I know some of the current management doesn't like him either because he ki-led the pension, but at least he actually knew the nuts and bolts of the business and legitimately... — read more 

Any one see the signup post on the basking ridge slack for red chairs on 7/16 in BR? Is this some sick twisted joke?