You cannot post anything here that sounds like or feels like a heated debate or else the thread gets deleted. I am really sick and tired of posts being allowed to remain which follows the current Hollywood induced comatose narative, but the very... — read more 

There’s only so much we can take mentally, and people are already stretched thin. We need a break, a real one, and it should be at least six months without constantly worrying about layoffs. Otherwise, I genuinely think people are going to start... — read more 

Will there be any more RIFs in Value?

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Another big week incoming for the VZB side? Not much going on over there from the looks of it.

For those of us impacted by the greatest economy of all time and it’s not even close, here’s a LinkedIn template for your layoff with gratitude, grace and a pivot for what’s next! Thrilled to share a growth opportunity I didn’t see coming. I’ve... — read more 

Vz india will now have Eng starting in small amount on wireless core. No security into consideration, while saving money on US Eng, they choose to sacrifise access to confidential database to be outside USA while Pentagon prohibited this many years... — read more 

And more next week? Is that the actual timeline? Just piecing together rumors and posts. Good luck to everyone.

JOMO - The Joy of Missing Out —is the ultimate leadership flex. * It’s the joy of trusting your team to take "Total Ownership" of the talent lifecycle without you in the room. Let’s stop rewarding "presence" and start rewarding "impact." Who’s brave... — read more 

Wasn't this supposed to start on Thursday?

So Ya I know same question

Well I got a 5 minute meeting on the calendar. Wasn’t going to wait until Thursday, so just called my manager and got the news. I’m apparently the 10th one they’ve told already this morning.. Band 7 is getting hit the hardest it looks like.

Being told to WFH (whole office not just me) Thursday so whoever is saying there is no layoffs is wrong Let’s just hope we make it through the week. Never ending stress

Looks like I’m done. Severance is as least good still. Godspeed lake Mary.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-court-rules-companies-cant-fire-workers-just-because-ai-is-cheaper-ruling-says-automation-alone-doesnt-justify-layoffs Can you hear me now?

Upvote if know a leader with patni working as contractor

Lake Mary

I just can't cope with this job or this place anymore. I'm willing to take a lower-paid job elsewhere, even to risk being unemployed for a couple of months. I know it's a sh-tshow out there, and costs have been going up with no end in sight, but I... — read more 

Gas is creeping dangerously close to $5 a gallon yet we’re still expected to commute into the office three days a week. That disconnect is hard to ignore. Between rising fuel costs, time lost in traffic, the requirement feels increasingly out of... — read more 

What do you think that means after 13k rifs. More rifs!!!

VZ employees have “no leverage” after years of water cooler “shuck-n-jive” talk about the game and where the “free food” is it’s over. DEI is dying and those of you who hide behind the veil of color are “suspect at this time”.

For union members post 2008, why are you paying dues. Your so called brothers dol you out. You have nothing!

Tone Deaf. Let them eat cake. Do you think this is a good look? Will it attract customers? Not likely.

To help everyone - No jobs (anywhere) are permanent.

I started realizing somethng - - maybe i just needed to get better. so i did. i practiced speaking, interviews, technical systems, and problem solving. i practiced in front of a monitor with a random picture up, like i was talking to a real person. i... — read more 

All we hear everyday is that layoffs are coming. You would think the company would like to reduce headcount on the union side. To this day. I have not heard of any planned reduction for the union members, I know alot if people who want to leave.

Doesn't really matter, I suppose, they're coming eventually. A heads-up would be nice, though. Rumors are all over the place.

long time coming?

Instead I'm spending my evenings learning everything I can AI-related and working on a new certification. I don't know when hiring will pick back up, but I want to have my resume ready and my skills updated when it does. That's about all I can do as... — read more 

Some are saying RIF’s are BS. I believe the opposite. https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/ai-mad-verizon-to-continue-with-cuts-after-ceo-s-jobs-warning

Just curious how game changing AI has been in various areas of the business. Is it giving greater capability or is it reducing the load?

I heard Dan celebrate the big earnings win this week, but I’m left wondering what has changed in the business other than the big layoffs. Since then, all work has stopped in VCG CXO. The leadership team was dumped, then we were placed under Nancy... — read more 

Keep a close eye on your phone that day (5/7), early morning calls is a call when ur shown the door…….

If you do not believe that layoffs are coming, then just scroll past.. do not have to respond it saying fake news.. I want to hear from someone here if anyone has first hand info on layoffs.. which orgs are being targeted and is it targeting... — read more 

reminds me Scully saying "can we be serious now?" guys talks for 15 Minutes , call for experts .... TS... Alfonso ..... what a joke

#AI-mad Verizon to continue with cuts after CEO's jobs warning Verizon CEO Dan Schulman has now completed the 13,000 layoffs he promised last November, but more could lie ahead. [ Lightreading 📰]. Iain Morris,International Editor,Light Reading —... — read more