VZ “family” throwing each other under the bus — making arguments for why others should be cut while justifying their OWN existence. 🚢 🧊 Can’t you see we are ALL on a sinking ship? The VZ layoffs have only just begun ……. 🛟

Anyone with past experience porting the consession phone number? A pin and acct# would be needed. I know of folks that took vsp that ported. If allowed this go around, any details on getting that done?

I still can’t figure out why some Sr Directors are saying “I know nothing at all.. I’m waiting to hear too” and then other Sr Directors (and even ADs) know the names of those affected on their team. Why is the comms plan and information leaking so... — read more 

Can somebody please explain why they're being so cagy with information? What would it hurt to provide us with some clarity? What do they gain by keeping us in the dark, other than reducing productivity and further eroding morale that has already hit... — read more 

Affected employees will receive phone calls between 8-10am, and survivors will get about a 45 minute heads-up for a 15 minute “business update” meeting where HR and ADs or above tell you who was let go. This usually occurs about 11am. If you’re let... — read more 

RIFs will continue to happen, but does anyone know if there will be cuts from either Tech / Care or Case Mgmt for this round?

Tom Brady told us we were the best in the business a year ago. Was that fake news? Since then we’ve done meaningful pulse surveys, volunteering, moments that matter such as endless reorgs, had a successful RTO rollout, and photo shoots. We bring our... — read more 

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Anyone hear rumors at all about Verizon Connect?

I know most will think I’m a troll or lying but for those looking for legit advice, here it is. I have been here over 20 years, seen so much change and been impacted multiple times involuntary. It hit me hard, I was kicked to the curb but lucky to... — read more 

Who's still hanging around here with zero chance of falling asleep because your stomach is in such a tight knot that lying down just makes it worse?

I might be in the minority here, but I'm glad we were given some time before everything hits, even if the waiting is stressful and everyone’s nerves are shot. Getting blindsided with layoffs out of nowhere would have crushed me, and having at least... — read more 

Some tone deaf people are posting non stop on LinkedIn as if it’s BAU.. stfu.. you might be on the list as well.. just be quiet for sometime. I do not want to hear about your AI conferences.

The higher ups will be notified tomorrow. Well those who haven't heard already. This will be the longest week ever. C'mon Thursday at least us lower levels will know our fate.

Verizon's number of employees has been declining over the years. Here are the numbers: 2024: 99,600 employees, a 5.5% decrease from 2023 2023: 105,400 employees, a 9.99% decrease from 2022 2022: 117,100 employees, a 1.1% decrease from... — read more 

2015…major reorg. 2018…VSP followed by major reorg. 2022…reorg. 2023…more reorg. 2024…another reorg. Life at VZ…always on the edge of yet another reorg. Exhausting.

For those who are affected by, do we have the option to find an internal role within the company? Or is this it?

Random, but is anyone else’s hair falling out? It feels like I’ve been living under constant stress ever since the relocation strategy was introduced with zero details.

A soon to be former Senior VP at VZ

I just heard that the 11/20 date is moving to 12/20.

These layoffs have been routine for 8 years. A lot of panic and anxiety on this board over the last week. Knowing you will face this in the future; if you make it through this round, are you going to search for another job or stick around?

Anyone think whole offices are going to be shut down completely? If so, which ones?

I recently got a couple job offers that is 100% commission and one that is not 100% commission. I am currently an ASM in a direct store. From what I’ve read the commission for the job I got the offer for is around $80,000-$100,000/year for the first... — read more 

My calendar is empty, emails have ceased, all that’s left this week is the odd Slack message from a colleague asking if I’ve heard anything. On the one hand, I would love to have it end on Thursday so I can just get on with my post VZ life. On the... — read more 

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?

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw

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?

Does anyone know the off the books date?

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 

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.

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%

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 

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 

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.

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 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw