Some feel they want to do something, send a message, make Verizon think twice, etc. If that's you, here's an idea. Forget canceling your Verizon account, or trying to affect them financially, no point. What Verizon(and all corporations)fear most is... — read more 

To Nov 2017 RIF-tees: Good Luck to all, It is not the end of the world (it does seem that way...Why me?) It is about numbers and budget NOT You. The job market, regardless of what TV finance media says IS NOT GOOD. Yes there will be people remaining... — read more 

Unbelievable, 24 hours after laying off tons of employees, they sent a mass email - "Refer a friend to the Verizon Enterprise Solutions organization and you can earn $2,500.!" ...

When is wireline's next EISP?

Verizon Enterprise was hit HARD. Have also heard from colleagues in other groups such as VBM, Global Products and Solutions, etc that they had some significant impacts as well. I don’t think anyone will ever know the true scope of a layoff. Company... — read more 

I was part of a RIF in early 2015, so obviously some time has passed since then. While I did secure a non-management position and elected to stay, I came very close to accepting a severance package that would have paid my previous management-level... — read more 

How many in total were let go? Massive layoffs should get media coverage so people can choose to boycott companies laying off American workers and sending jobs offshore.

Has anyone else seen a higher # of these layoffs affecting prior military veterans? On my team 5 out of 15 were let go and 4 of those were military Vets. Seems like a strange connection but they were all very good at their jobs and worked hard... — read more 

Why do some select early retirement vs rif severance? Are there different packages?

Rumord galore: https://www.axios.com/comcast-verizon-also-considering-fox-acquisition-2510124082.html

It's so sad VZ is so toxic that many employees feel trapped liked a bad relationship! There are other companies that treat employees with greater respect. There are many other tactics than laying off - it's just the easiest for lower thinking level... — read more 

This is unrelated to layoffs - I am just curious how VZ does performance reviews, what is the process, frequency, impact on financial compensation. Disclaimer: I work for a much smaller competitor

I work in a Wireless call center and our managers supposedly had no idea about layoffs, and then after checking on layoff rumors, said it’s just effecting wireline employees and told us to quit talking about it because it’s gonna cause everyone to... — read more 

I was the Ops Mgr and had a total of over 17+ years, started with Cellular one then It changed to Alltel then it changed to Verizon, my doctor had just put me on long term disability (Thank goodness now). One month after I was out on disability, the... — read more 

I am a 15 Yr Veteran of Verizon, coming over from ALLTEL in the retail side of the Business. Verizon is planning to handover 100s of corporate locations to Indirect partners, thus following T-Mobiles business philosophy having indirect run more than... — read more 

Today all the former Exponent org that was transitioned into the IoT Team was RIF’d. Each person had a 10-15 minute calendar invite in the morning and was laid off between 9am until 11:30am. About 50 people including 3-4 Directors. It was not a good... — read more 

Verizon didn't change with the times. The leadership, no matter how many fresh faces, exists in an ossified environment. They are going through the machinations of a failing company. They are not too big to fail. They will continue to re align, and... — read more 

I left almost a year ago and nothing has changed. Still jerking people around with layoffs looming over the horizon every month. Seriously guys in BR. The grass is greener. You're smart, talented, capable. Get motivated and get out. Put your heads... — read more 

If you volunteer for layoffs here at Verizon, can you collect Unemployment benefits?

Today I was laid off 5-10yrs many years of service. I am a woman. I obtained a masters degree thru VZW and was working on my 2nd masters. I have obtained the certification that was required for my job and I was STILL let go. I am an AMERICAN and I... — read more 

Any other dates we should be worried about?

Do I need some Legal Advice about Verizon severance? Do I need an employment attorney to help with all the paperwork and focus on severance and legal terms of the severance agreement? Anyone has experience with this and if yes, what's your advice?... — read more 

Many,many people in Midwest retail are talking about going union, most of us know the union won't help us, but it's a way to piss off the powers that be....

Is seems like company has had a diversity event, message, or story every day. It is as if the company PR is run from the Huff Post. The hiring and promotions of minorities seem to be way out of proportion to the population. It does not bode well for... — read more 

Thank you to those who tried to provide a heads up of the date and or numbers. Information from this board helped my wife and I prioritize some of our recent financial decisions and had I received paperwork, we had our game plan ready to go for... — read more 

Toys "R" Us has asked the bankruptcy court for permission to pay $16 million in bonuses to its top executives - they are almost bankrupt, and will likely not going to be able to make it - they want to break leases and dramatically downsize, no... — read more 

Watched as the carnage occurred then was marched out myself. System Performance & Ops got the brunt. Seems they targeted older personnel mostly. Engineering seemed unaffected with a few exceptions. Sad day indeed.

Lost a lot of people today.. The office environment couldn't be worse. I was told point blank by management - 'There won't be any on-shore development of any of our applications'. How is THAT for a morale boost. We are expecting another wave in... — read more 

I'm bewildered by all these people who feel betrayed or lost or emotionally harmed because the company has repaid their perfect attendance or stellar reviews or all-around perceived value with an unceremonious layoff after 20, 30, 35 years of... — read more 

Nothing like this happened even in 2008/2009, and the atmosphere feels far, far worse than even those days did. 15 years in Ops and now they dont need me all of a sudden? Don't tell me this is "Normal" or "temporary" It ain't, and when you get your... — read more 

The unlimited wireless plans that Verizon Wireless recently started offering have changed their economics projections. Was laid off today in Southlake. Hired during the glory years when you paid under per minute plans - highly profitable but gone due... — read more 

There's no way Big Red will let go Retail during the holiday season. I hear Retail will get hit early 2018. That's just the way life goes! Sell, sell, sell for greed and for you to be unemployed soon. Hope you're happy with the change!

Received my notice today 10 AM. Struggling because two other people in my group kept their jobs who had developing twice in the last 4 years . I hadn’t been here 11 strong all performing . Really going through the emotions on this right now . Sad... — read more 

Take some time reading "Latest Posts" where you will discover, much to your shock and awe, that this is going on everywhere, not just Verizon. There is a REASON Verizon is laying people off, and it's quite simple, no matter what lies management... — read more 

Cary, NC Network Operations is being cut 12-15%. We will be seriously strained over the next few months. RIP Enterprise customers.

Layoffs are hard on those left behind too. They company will try to overload you with work. Say no. Set boundaries. Your whole team has to be on the same page. Really good advice from another thread that I thought belonged on the front page. Verizon... — read more 

All Quality Auditors let go today.

I personally took the Severance package on the east coast. It was voluntary. $50k + $2200 per year with 6 months benefits. 47 people out of about 150 in our office took it. The micromanaging and over all vibe in the office was horrible. Glad I’m out! — read more