#worklifebalance

I want to start downloading all my necessary info like paystubs, benefits, reviews, etc to my personal laptop

About 80% of the whole VCG PSM organization was let go. That includes Program and Process Orchestration (PPO), Portfolio, and Project Management (PMO).

Good luck out there!

So sorry. Just had it happen to me. Was read a generic script about how I'm going to receive something 'comprehensive' when I relocated less than two years ago. Can't wait for my 2 weeks of severance!

The whole entire organization would be in a better spot if this was a safe and positive environment to work in.

All these years down the drain. Never once rated low and never written up. Told my job was being eliminated but yet they want to help train the supervisors taking my techs .

I work in GN&T in the BMET area. Two of my coworkers also notified

I’ve heard people are being told to take the rest of the day today if they’re given notice, but what about Friday? I can’t imagine coming in tomorrow and pretending everything is BAU after getting laid off today.

Years of layoffs have made a very toxic work culture. People do not want to help their coworkers because they are afraid they might be the next person looking for a job.

You cannot have a work culture where you lay off the most experienced people because they make more and expect those same people to mentor younger employees. Instead, you have created a culture where no one wants to help anyone.

I think I'll just sleep through the entire weekend once this is over.

Please take some time and review and send in especially if you are a frontline worker. Regardless of what happens on 11/20/2025 we should join. We have been getting raises less then inflation for years, our Rx coverages got way worse and our insurance increased by 30% of cost while removing almost all employee discounts from other companies. That whole new program actually cost more then retail in most cases. Providing awards points which are pennies on the dollar while PSO workers get weekends off but reps who have been performing well for over a decade can't see their families on the weekend.

This needs to stop now!

https://cwa-union.org/ Your leader wont help you, your SM wont, your AD wont and sure as he-l your director wont. Time to have a real work life balance and livable wage.

https://cwa-union.org/

This company does not demonstrate genuine support for its onshore employees. Although they offer retention bonuses to individuals acquired from other organizations it is not fairly across the board, they simultaneously create conditions that make it extremely difficult for employees to fulfill their contractual obligations eliminating their retention bonuses obligations. The strict “no bench time” policy, combined with the expectation of securing billable hours immediately, before assignment ends results in employees facing the threat of termination through no fault of their own. Employees submit multiple internal applications submitted with large amount of rejections.

I strongly advise caution when considering employment at Deloitte. The constant pressure to find the next billable assignment creates an environment of ongoing stress and instability. It is counterproductive for the company to acquire skilled, intelligent employees only to undermine their tenure and contributions. From the outside looking in, Deloitte’s constant rotation of employees can make it seem as though they are trying to hide their inability to properly support projects

Additionally, there are concerns regarding the company’s independence, as employees are often pushed toward using preferred partner vendors from which the company appears to financially gain. Dictating what companies you can do business with.

Until I read Mike's email

As someone who was bought into his new leadership until reading that it was very disappointing to see the disconnection from reality

Am already working 11-12 hour days 5 days a week without enough time to do everything as we are chronically understaffed and 90% of my time is spent dealing with issues that are a direct result of poor systems in place that have only ever been band aid fixed at best.

There is dead weight at fiserv who should be axed. But majority of people are hard working and doing the best they can with the systems available to them and until reading that email were quite energised at the thought of help being on the way.

Instead they were just told to do more work with no other changes apart from empty catch phrases.

So disappointing and upsetting to read.

This has been the worst week yet shorting me nearly an hour each day. Why can’t these mo--ns get this right?

Hello. I have money and am losing my work passion. It’s mostly as a result of workload and how frustrating it is to accomplish the most basic of things.
If I volunteer for lay off, what are the implications? Is the severance one year for someone with 25 years of service? Am I going to give up a good bonus score? I know scores are manipulated to achieve certain payouts. I am on the fence about continuing here, but I know I am very good at my job.

I guess the LL5 hates me? This was after I requested to go part time. A setup to put me on a PIP?

Heard about the big rif coming...
The company is sinking, and they are doing whatever they can to save the investors.

Keep in mind.

Your manager does not care as long as its not them
The company does not care, you are a number.
You will find something else, and be much happier.
The company is NOT what it once was, greed and horrible management along with the BS surrounding the whole COVID and WFH was the icing on the cake.
Hans ruined Erickson, did the same to VZ
Stores are useless....and a total waste of money.

If you were smart, you took advantage of the education allowance and got a degree or did training on their dime to enhance your knowledge to take it somewhere else.

good luck, you'll be fine

This is the most insane place to work. The expectations of senior leadership is unrealistic, to put it mildly. I don’t know of anyone who isn’t working 75-80 hours in a workweek and then having to work more hours on the weekend to still be behind!

I have seen many people sacrifice their personal lives, mental health, and physical health for this company to only be rewarded with being fired or laid off.

They have no concept of people having a personal life. If you want to have a heart attack or stroke at your work computer then this is the place for you. If you value any kind of life or health, you need to stay far away from here.

I’ve noticed not many coming into nj office even though I’m coming daily. Is there a rule to not come or work home? I’m getting drained.

Our VP sent an exhasperated email saying that she is doing all she can to "address the cleanliness concerns" in the office and that she has no control over the lack of desk availability. At least on our floor the break room fridge is a complete toxic waste zone and there are regularly old used plates and takeout containers with food still in them laying around.

Kinda funny that people at that level are having to hear and answer to those complaints. Maybe we can have a VP of Custodial Infrastructure?

I hate that I have to come here to ask this but I don’t trust my HR business partner at all. I am an HQ employee and I hate every day of it. How long do I need to stay in order to receive my 2025 bonus? I know we are paid in like February of the next year and stuff, but is there a cut off ? Or do you have to be employed through the pay period where we receive it next year? I’d realllllly appreciate the help or experience.

Just a note that there are very few jobs out there to apply for in November and December. Then in January things are still slow in the hiring process at a large company if they are hiring at all. Most will not be hiring.

I was a senior manager and was severed in late 2023. We were given like 3 months notice which was awkward. The worry, anxiety, feeling of being a failure was very overwhelming. The job market had changed dramatically since 2011 and I found it very frustrating to apply over and over to jobs I was 100% qualified for to not even get an interview. I made getting a job my job, worked at it 8 hours a day. It took 3 months before I landed a job....and it was an amazing job. 2 years later and things are still amazing. Way better pay, better work life balance, and they really value my abilities and skills. Verizon trains very well, and remember that you bring alot to the table that is very attractive to employers. Leaving Verizon does not mean lower pay. Being somewhere were you are more than just a number is refreshing. Not being at Verizon anymore is refreshing. Hang in there folks, you got this!

I don’t care that the workload has gotten so heavy I can’t get it done. I’m no longer skipping a midday break and no longer working long hours. I’m done. Working through lunches and working 2-3 hours extra a night is not doing any dents in any of the work anyways. All it’s doing is stressing me out, making me bitter with my life and family. And at the end of the day, this just isn’t worth it. I will get another job if I get laid off. This isn’t the end. I just realized this tonight and I’m letting all this burden they placed on me go. I can only be responsible for what I’m capable of doing. And so are you. Nothing more. Work your 8 hours and leave for the day. Let it go.

This was supposed to be temporary and somehow it morphed into permanent situation. Now I don't know what to do and how to put a stop to it but I do know if I don't, I'll burn out and quit - which is a horrible options since I have nothing lined up. Learn from my mistakes kids and don't put yourself into a similar situation just to be helpful.

Going back to the office 5 days a week starting on January 5th? No work life balance? It sounded like we can’t even work from home to take or kid to a doctors appointment?

Here is the list

RIF/Layoffs 2025

I find the rumblings just (which will happen Thursday… where there is smoke, there is fire) rolling off my back, like water off a ducks. In Jan/Feb 2021, I was part of the RIF and was able to find a new role. After living through that experience... — read more

5 hours ago by Rep ENC | 1258 views | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | no replies yet

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AI to call impacted employees Nov 20
shall provide all instructions

5 hours ago by Anonymous | 422 views | 10 reactions (+1/-9) | no replies yet

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Are concession devices locked up or wiped out remotely on layoff day?
I'm talking about laptops, cell phones, etc. Are laid off people's devices locked up and wiped out the day of? Or are laid off employees still considered employees until the end of the year with limited access to their devices?

6 hours ago by Anonymous | 1148 views | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | 4 replies (last 4 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka8r1jya0

sing a song with me
“Revolution (Wild Exec Remix — Dan’s Dominion Edition)” — Fully original, satirical, gritty, and lively — Verse 1 Dan kicked open the boardroom doors Like a general marching through a fog. He said, “This is the revolution,” And the silence snapped... — read more

6 hours ago by Anonymous | 104 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | no replies yet

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🤦‍♂️ The Verizon AI Illusion
It's frustrating when the leaders responsible for AI implementation are completely out of touch. The folks actually building the solutions are not the ones attending major industry AI events. Instead, we get VPs and CDOs who secured their positions... — read more

9 hours ago by Anonymous | 753 views | 12 reactions (+12/-0) | 4 replies (last 3 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka8czt6z

What happens to contractors?
Are contractors cut before FTEs? It would be weird to cut FTEs but keep contractors.

12 hours ago by Anonymous | 1990 views | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | 13 replies (last 5 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka827q60

R2B IS Gone
I have knowledge that in the midst of 200 stores being converted you will see the r2b space dissolved. I was in discussion that split compensation is a waste of money and that with the stores going indirect the biz customers who come in store will be... — read more

12 hours ago by Anonymous | 1383 views | 1 reaction (+0/-1) | 5 replies (last 1 hour ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka823qr7

Infosys did this
The Infosys contract is a predatory arrangement where they deliver nearly nothing and su-k Verizon dry. This latest emergency turn is the first stop on the road to he-l and Infosys is behind the wheel.

13 hours ago by Anonymous | 644 views | 15 reactions (+14/-1) | 3 replies (last 23 minutes ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7zz2y6

Hire to fire
How is it possible thar our organization added 4~5 headcount less than 12 months ago and we are now being told that layoffs are imminent. Makes no sense to me. You hire people to lay them off couple of months later.

13 hours ago by Anonymous | 1240 views | 6 reactions (+5/-1) | 10 replies (last 3 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7zaz0h

Nothing matters
Embrace nihilism and you will feel so much better about life!! Don’t stress yourself self over something you can’t control. One day you’ll will be gone and no one will remember you.

13 hours ago by Anonymous | 359 views | 11 reactions (+8/-3) | 2 replies (last 6 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7yn28w

What about band 8 employees?
13 hours ago by Anonymous | 959 views | 4 reactions (+3/-1) | 1 reply (12 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7ymkpb

Don’t Worry, if you don’t get Laid off this time:
There are always the Layoffs that are Guaranteed to come after the Frontier merger— we are nowhere near done with the layoff musical chairs 🪑.

14 hours ago by Anonymous | 958 views | 5 reactions (+5/-0) | 2 replies (last 14 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7ws0k8

Can you Pulse me now
Please pulse the 15,000 managers being let go so we can really know how they feel lol. Brown noising only gets you so far ill stick with the union.

14 hours ago by Change energizes us | 1108 views | 13 reactions (+7/-6) | 9 replies (last 5 hours ago)

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Announcements
There will be many leadership “retiring” announcements over the next 48 hours. Many of those emails are shocking as people have no idea in their orgs. You shouldn’t be fooled as this is an attempt to make you believe that the leadership is... — read more

14 hours ago by Russolong | 3450 views | 21 reactions (+13/-8) | 4 replies (last 3 hours ago)

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Indirect store conversion
Alright, if you are in a store and it is being converted to an indirect. And they offered you the store manager position. Would you take it?

14 hours ago by Anonymous | 824 views | no reactions | 5 replies (last 34 minutes ago)

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FP&A
Roles will be spared! (Fingers crossed) Good vibes…

14 hours ago by Anonymous | 661 views | 5 reactions (+0/-5) | no replies yet

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Who can access this website? Is it SSO?
Severance.verizon.com

15 hours ago by Anonymous | 3026 views | 9 reactions (+5/-4) | 2 replies (last 14 hours ago)

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Check your calendars
Just received a 1:1 with my manager tomorrow. It’s been an honor serving with y’all. You people are the ones who make this company tolerable. Not management.

15 hours ago by Anonymous | 4267 views | 26 reactions (+22/-4) | 13 replies (last 14 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7q13qs

How They Decide Who Goes
••• First they look everyone who has active corrective actions such as PIPs, verbal, written, and final warnings and attendance issues. Then they look at who on the team is rated as high potential, emerging talent, high professional, valued... — read more

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 3205 views | 21 reactions (+18/-3) | 7 replies (last 4 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7pf56s

Tomorrow is D day!
directors will know tomorrow AM whether or not they are canned. SHould we assume if the director is safe, our team is safe?

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 2773 views | 7 reactions (+0/-7) | 5 replies (last 6 hours ago)

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Promoted to Supervisor Jan 2025
I haven't been in my position for a full year can they still lay me off?

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 1140 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | 7 replies (last 10 hours ago)

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Your nervous because?
Wish I could do a legit poll but I'll just ask. Are you worried/nervous because? A. The company doesn't care and is just cutting anyone. B. Im just not that busy so I can see why it would be me. C. Leadership isnt communicating clearly on this... — read more

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 1129 views | 3 reactions (+1/-2) | 8 replies (last 12 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7nxn4b

I hope they cut the missing in action employees
I pray only those that weren't working anyway get cut. The ones that are never on any calls, ignore emails, not on slack, you don't even know if they're working or on vacation. Somehow they always get away with it. Whatever that group of people's... — read more

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 1298 views | 18 reactions (+15/-3) | 7 replies (last 2 hours ago)

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Did directors help make the list? Or senior directors only?
I’m wondering if my director (one step above my associate director) help to put together the list of names. Our Senior director is still relatively new and wouldn’t know the or well enough to know which people should stay and go, so I’m wondering if... — read more

16 hours ago by Anonymous | 2917 views | 4 reactions (+3/-1) | 13 replies (last 56 minutes ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7mgj16

Just to lighten the mood...
(To the tune of: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys) Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to work for Big Red Don't let 'em pick networks or chase that 5G Make 'em be doctors and lawyers and such Mammas, don't let your babies grow... — read more

17 hours ago by Anonymous | 554 views | 13 reactions (+7/-6) | 5 replies (last 13 hours ago)

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Depressed , anxious , sleep deprived
Anyone else here feeling like this ? Just tell me already if I’m jobless. I got so much debt that the severance wouldn’t be enough. I’m SCARED. If I make it this round , once frontier deal is complete that just means more layoffs. A lot of Frontier... — read more

17 hours ago by OP | 2168 views | 19 reactions (+16/-3) | 11 replies (last 5 hours ago)

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What does this mean for career progression?
As a tech with a goal of going into network engineering, should I give up? I don’t want to be a tech forever but this is making me lose hope.

18 hours ago by Anonymous | 1142 views | 4 reactions (+2/-2) | 13 replies (last 5 hours ago)
Post ID: @OP+1ka7fjy6z0
The state of CS at VZ VCG is bad
18 hours ago by Anonymous | 1568 views | no reactions | 3 replies (last 16 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7e7mkf0

Old prediction
Someone posted an article on here once, it was so e kind of prediction of how VZ would play out over time and wonder if anyone knows what I'm talking about or has the link for the article. I wish I could remember more so this doesn't sound like a... — read more

18 hours ago by Anonymous | 1309 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | 6 replies (last 5 hours ago)

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Private Equity
Sell off company assets, assume lots of debt, the board pulls out tons of money in special payouts and destroys the company. Verizon is right on track. Get out before the real crazy begins.

19 hours ago by Anonymous | 752 views | 5 reactions (+2/-3) | 4 replies (last 16 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka7c387n

The survivors are the ones who'll be unlucky
Survivors will keep working for a company that’s struggling, probably having to do extra work, and facing a future where severance is no longer a guarantee. I honestly think that getting severance now might be the better option between the two.

19 hours ago by Anonymous | 2103 views | 23 reactions (+15/-8) | 18 replies (last 5 hours ago)

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If ADs are calling first levels on Thursday, when do the ADs get their call?
I can’t imagine a laid of AD calling to tell their director reports their fate.

19 hours ago by Anonymous | 3436 views | 7 reactions (+6/-1) | 15 replies (last 15 hours ago)

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Lesssss goooooooo!
In the words of one former CEO…Lessssss gooooooooo! Ayyyyyeeeeeee.

19 hours ago by Anonymous | 666 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | 5 replies (last 5 hours ago)

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What’s the schedule?
What’s the schedule for finding out this week? Do SDs know or do they find out tomorrow or Tuesday? Does everyone else find out Thursday? How will it happen?

20 hours ago by Anonymous | 3659 views | 8 reactions (+4/-4) | 7 replies (last 3 hours ago)

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It’s hard to embrace being disposable
Look I’m not even mad anymore. just tired... Every week it’s another round of whispers about realignments and optimization, and we all know what that means. People disappear from the org chart, managers act like it’s business as usual... and everyone... — read more

20 hours ago by Anonymous | 1267 views | 33 reactions (+30/-3) | 9 replies (last 18 hours ago)

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I'm keeping tabs of all the people on my team who told me they're safe
Once it's all over, I just want to see if any of them were right. I highly doubt it, but we'll see.

21 hours ago by Anonymous | 1410 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | 7 replies (last 16 hours ago)

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I’m running out of options
I don’t even know where to look for another job anymore. I’ve tried everything, sent out more resumes than ever, reached out to everyone I know, even looked far outside the box. I’m willing to take lower pay, worse benefits, whatever it takes, just... — read more

21 hours ago by Anonymous | 1153 views | 5 reactions (+2/-3) | 6 replies (last 16 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka74hnmg

WARN act in NJ
If I’m reading this correctly, if you work in NJ, they need to notify us 90 days in advance to avoid penalty. Do does this mean anyone told on 11/20 would be on the payroll for 90 days in NJ?

21 hours ago by Anonymous | 1255 views | 4 reactions (+2/-2) | 6 replies (last 15 hours ago)

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VZ is a (tele)Communications company?!
So hour by hour every publication is using the '15 to 20k layoffs' headlines to get to whatever sl-t they have, and all of the quotes and bullets are the same for all of the articles. And VZ officially has no comment. And this site and Reddit and... — read more

21 hours ago by Anonymous | 982 views | 3 reactions (+2/-1) | 1 reply (21 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka732dqn

Severance package or just the door ?
21 hours ago by Anonymous | 1582 views | 3 reactions (+0/-3) | 5 replies (last 17 hours ago)

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Cut the legal team that is supposed to approve the RIFs. Problem solved!
21 hours ago by Anon | 334 views | 8 reactions (+5/-3) | 1 reply (19 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka72v20a

Charge taxes on offshoring jobs
Companies that offshore jobs should be taxed heavily. It’s essentially “exporting” jobs oversees. Verizon would have to pay a huge bill on that case.

22 hours ago by Anonymous | 379 views | 30 reactions (+29/-1) | 4 replies (last 17 hours ago)

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*Verizon Layoff Reality Check (Worthwhile Read)**
Unfortunately, a lot of people who will end up impacted by Verizon layoffs and start their job search in earnest are in for a terribly unpleasant surprise, even shock! Working at Verizon doesn't automatically qualify you for a great new gig. ... — read more

22 hours ago by Post-Verizon Reality Thought Provoker | 4637 views | 184 reactions (+99/-85) | 21 replies (last 36 minutes ago)

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I'm simply glad it's nearly over
One way or another. This wait has been unbearable.

23 hours ago by Anonymous | 824 views | 12 reactions (+12/-0) | 3 replies (last 20 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6xjjry

The truth about AI. From someone who is implementing it
I am an enterprise architect that has been tasked with implementing AI from design to implementation. We have been very busy for the past two years, from governance, safety and control rack, and stack. Yes, AI is very impressive, and does bring a... — read more

23 hours ago by Anonymous | 1807 views | 24 reactions (+22/-2) | 8 replies (last 11 hours ago)

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How are you dealing with this?
I can barely manage the stress. I’ve tried everything and gone through every emotion on the spectrum, from outright fear to total indifference. This is taking a real toll on my health. And of course it’s happening at a point in my life when I’m... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 2006 views | 33 reactions (+32/-1) | 24 replies (last 16 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6v1sh3

AI discounts coming?
I love it. Saw this on another board for PWC layoffs. (Price Waterhouse..one of the big 4 accountiing firms) I Googled this: Client Demands and PwC's Response Demand for Discounts: As PwC has publicly touted its significant AI investments and the... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 403 views | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | 3 replies (last 12 hours ago)

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IT Engineering
will IT Engineering be hit hard in this they are down to bare bones now

1 day ago by Anonymous | 632 views | 3 reactions (+1/-2) | 1 reply (1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6taha1

My predictions of the process
In my head, it’s going to be like a big worksheet. PART 1 - WHO? Ratings are a part of it. A 3 of 5 might keep you employed, so long as there aren’t any layoffs, but if there are no 1’s or 2’s then that means the 3’s are first. Quota attainment... — read more

1 day ago by NoNoNo | 1469 views | 11 reactions (+0/-11) | 1 reply (1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6rqgrv

Verizon plans a harsh change after major customer losses
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-plans-harsh-change-major-201300564.html Verizon plans a harsh change after major customer losses Patricia Battle Fri, November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM EST Verizon has been on a downward spiral this year... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 5339 views | 7 reactions (+1/-6) | 26 replies (last 41 minutes ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6rkzx2

Where do you live?
With recent announcements stating jobs would only be open in the main hub locations, I bet layoffs for workers who don't live close to the a hub. More and more people are required to go into the office so it's only makes sense. Why get rid of 1... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1346 views | 7 reactions (+3/-4) | 5 replies (last 15 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6rb2c5

Verizon Credo
Ooh still seems we have one: https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/code-conduct Seems it’s just about half the length it used to be, and what we lived up to daily, which made us great.. up until our management disregarded it in their daily... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 470 views | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | 5 replies (last 14 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6ptcev

They know exactly what they're doing.
Don't ask "how do they expect [any function] to continue?". They don't. Verizon will look completely different very quickly and your job, if you still have one, is going to change. Whether it's a sale, merger, or complete dismantling, the old phone... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1473 views | 6 reactions (+5/-1) | 10 replies (last 21 hours ago)

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Thursday
“You don’t have to come in, you can work remote through thanksgiving” What about the 5 dollar burger special on Thursday??

1 day ago by Anonymous | 869 views | 10 reactions (+5/-5) | 2 replies (last 16 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6p6s690

Hans Vestberg's running journey

RunWithHans last update was 6 weeks ago. Will he still be having them?

1 day ago by Anonymous | 506 views | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | 5 replies (last 23 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6ndvf9

So much for
So much for jobs coming back to the US. Mid and entry level jobs are disappearing by the tens of thousands and the trend is accelerating thanks to enhanced AI and its adoption across the jobs universe. Finance, law, entertainment are all in its... — read more

1 day ago by Ernie from Florida | 440 views | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | 3 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6nakqs

The Company Men…Redux
By coincidence but this weekend I discovered a movie on Tubi called “The Company Men”…gives good perspective about the corporate shenanigans many of us have been caught up in. Recommend giving it a watch.

1 day ago by Anonymous | 249 views | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | 3 replies (last 23 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6mt4sm

I'm surprisingly calm
I’m waiting to hear whether I’m getting cut, and I’m calmer than I thought I’d be. I spent a long stretch tightening things up at home, cutting back, saving where I could, and making sure we built a routine that didn’t depend on every paycheck lining... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 876 views | 19 reactions (+16/-3) | 6 replies (last 1 day ago)

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Verizon CEO Schulman and his Department of Verizon Efficiency, (DOVE).
The transformation of Verizon under CEO Dan Schulman, driven by AI, to mirror the goals of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—to achieve a radical reduction in operating friction and an aggressive overhaul of the cost structure—but... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 3155 views | 10 reactions (+6/-4) | 16 replies (last 1 hour ago)

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How will this affect SRE teams under Jennifer Kessler
1 day ago by Anonymous | 693 views | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | 2 replies (last 21 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6jr80y

What about previously scheduled holiday vacations?
I have international vacation trips for Thanksgiving and Christmas already approved and non-refundable airline tickets purchased. If I'm not on the list I assume I will not be claiming the vacation days and will get extra pay for the vacation days... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1291 views | 4 reactions (+2/-2) | 17 replies (last 17 hours ago)

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No management positions posted
There are no management positions posted on the job board. This time the RIFs do not allow you to look for something internally. If you’re out, there’s no positions to look around for. The only positions posted as of Friday were in retail stores... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1626 views | 9 reactions (+9/-0) | 13 replies (last 21 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6ga7rk

Is badge access cut off immediately?
Just curious if I need to gather all my personal items before Thurs.

1 day ago by Anonymous | 2203 views | 4 reactions (+3/-1) | 18 replies (last 23 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6c6svh

The end is in sight.
Private equity will put the final nails in the Verizon coffin. Hans did his job for Blackrock.

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1092 views | 8 reactions (+6/-2) | 7 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka6c3a35

Is it possible to get both severance and unemployment?
Since I haven't been here long enough to qualify for anything close to a decent severance, I'm wondering if I'd still be able to file for unemployment if I end up getting hit by the cuts. I just want to know what kind of safety net I’d actually have... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1875 views | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | 9 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka686k4r

Any Impact to Legal Team under Vandana
We are already a small team - anyone knows if there will be any impact in legal department?

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1854 views | 6 reactions (+3/-3) | 12 replies (last 18 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5sj42f0

Verizon Set Backs and AI 2025
Another Verizon setback is on the horizon. Cuts are being made without collaboration with leadership that is directly involved in the work. Not the slightest idea of who does what and their job function. Dan starts his vision by taking 10 steps back... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 944 views | 16 reactions (+15/-1) | 4 replies (last 23 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5sc36n

How long to find a new job?
I’m thinking at least a year in this economy.

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1470 views | 8 reactions (+3/-5) | 6 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5j08m4

Quick action/Bad decision
While the RIF may be needed to cut cost and financially support or spend on new areas but the outcome of a quick decision like this usually does not work out from my experience. The employees did not get much time since the announcement was made. My... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1647 views | 14 reactions (+10/-4) | 12 replies (last 22 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5g8ww2

The suspense is ki-ling me. Just let us know already
There is more information about this mass layoff on every news website. Reporting to work as well as all internal websites is like crickets, no information - like nothing is happening. Next time please let the employees know they are getting let go... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous18 | 1457 views | 9 reactions (+8/-1) | 8 replies (last 22 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5fj60e

Perplexity Answers Which Dept are at risk?
The departments and roles most at risk in Verizon’s current layoff wave are those in non-hub locations, remote-only roles, legacy functions, and middle management, with a particular emphasis on areas not directly tied to core business transformation... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 3027 views | 21 reactions (+18/-3) | 9 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5f0syr

When Verizon doubled down on 5G, we also doubled our debt.
Between $50B in spectrum, and billions more in buildout, we flushed money down the toilet to be able to say we had “Real 5G”. Users didn’t care. A rose by any other name. Incremental speed increases to keep networks delivering richer content within... — read more

1 day ago by Anon | 867 views | 8 reactions (+7/-1) | 9 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5cpbnk

We don’t have a bottom line problem, we have a top line problem.
Cut pay plans and increase quotas. What kind of talent do you retain? What kind of environment do you foster? You wind up with reps stuffing sales with undiscussed line items. Risking getting fired so they don’t get fired. Makes sense and sounds... — read more

1 day ago by Anon | 450 views | 5 reactions (+4/-1) | no replies yet

Post ID: @OP+1ka5c1qbs

We are all just a number to Verizon
Remember all of my comrades, we are all just a number in corporate Verizon. That number is number 2

1 day ago by Anonymous | 325 views | 6 reactions (+5/-1) | 1 reply (1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5c1pcv

Management is the problem.
Anyone else think that this week’s productivity will reach an all time low? Is there any hope of it improving the following week? The only chance management has of rallying the workforce is to significantly cut the bloated layers of management... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 1414 views | 16 reactions (+14/-2) | 10 replies (last 21 hours ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5a4b2c

Thanks & good luck to all!
This site has been great therapy for me. It’s so hard not to be bitter about the situation, our leaders, and all of the uncertainty. Verizon & all the great people here have given me so much over the last 15 yrs. I’ve had the time of my life, hoped... — read more

1 day ago by Anonymous | 826 views | 27 reactions (+27/-0) | 2 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5a3tzg

Pretty sure management layoffs will continue right up till the unions contract which there will not be a strike
So once their done destroying the management already heard rumors that the unions already cut a deal with the company to settle the contract .They already came up with a plan to sell it to the membership as if it was the best they could Do .It will... — read more

1 day ago by Nono | 847 views | 3 reactions (+0/-3) | 3 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka5a0k01

Verbally Abusive Leadership in VGS
Any one else's senior director started using increasing profanity on joint team calls, and openly degrading others as 'failures' in front of 20+ folks? The level of unprofessionalism if out of hand since Dan's webcast few weeks back.

1 day ago by Anonymous | 2186 views | 9 reactions (+7/-2) | 18 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka57zhcf

Anyone at Hidden Ridge in Las Colins?
I’m in cell site real estate and my manager said we’re most likely safe. Manager heard nothing as far as RIFs go. Working from office 3x a week. Does anyone else work at Hidden Ridge?

1 day ago by BigF | 893 views | 3 reactions (+1/-2) | 3 replies (last 1 day ago)

Post ID: @OP+1ka57n9tb

Anyone know anything about retail and ops support
Have any stores been notified of being closed or converted to indirect? What about the ops support people? If these stores close down do they cut their ops person too?

1 day ago by Anonymous | 479 views | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | no replies yet

Post ID: @OP+1ka5794tj

I think they're doing this on purpose, since I'm this close to just quitting to avoid having to go through this mental anguish even for a day longer. I wouldn't be surprised if some people already broke and quit. This is all a part of their plan, I have zero doubts about that.

I am about to join wealth management marketing and would like to learn more about it. Can someone provide me insight into how is the work life balance and the bonus range? The HR mentioned that the bonus range is anywhere between 20-45% in marketing.

I’ve tried to stay on the positive side of this for a long time. It is quickly fading.

Too many initiatives, not enough people to drive them and not enough time to manage people effectively.

When you wake up and dread coming to work each morning, it’s time to do something different.

in R this week. Tell mgmt how much you hate Viya. Meetup workshops for directors and VPs on how to write vague linkedin posts about wanting a new challenge. Everyone else can attend a session about applying for unemployment during the holidays.

Or at least what's left of us. It's not a good job market, but something will click sooner or later. All of us just want to be done with this place.

I left SF about a month ago but stayed in the industry. I learned that SF was 10x more toxic than I thought… They underpay you, trap you in roles that make it harder to be competitive outside the company, and ruin your physical and mental health.
Senior leadership at SF has turned into a complete joke. I no longer feel embarrassed when asked where I work.
I hope you all actually take the leap and rebuild your lives by leaving that he-l hole.

Job hunting after work feels like having two full time jobs. I shut one laptop just to open another and hope the next application is the one that finally clicks. And none of them do. Are others having more luck than I?

I can barely drag myself out of bed on workdays, and I dread coming in. Burnt out doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ve worked at several companies before, and this has been the most toxic, exhausting, and unrewarding experience of them all. At this point, I’m willing to face a brutal job market and even a long stretch of unemployment if it means protecting my mental and physical health.

We need at least four days each week to recover from this place and what it puts us through on a daily basis.