On November 20, I was devastated. 100+ days later, I am far better. You can be too. I just started a new, great job in a whole new-to-me industry but where my talents are magnified. Hindsight is truly 20/20 - there were plenty of good things about working at Verizon, but the red tape and the lying to themselves and the constant frantic work — and for what?? — it’s not like that elsewhere and my god, why did we wait so long. I’m grateful for my big fat severance and vacation day payout and STI, and now I have a new job where I feel, dare I say, better. ALL OF YOU STILL AT VZ, I can’t tell you enough - GET OUT. THERE IS LIFE OUTSIDE VERIZON. I drank the koolaid for so long and my goodness, the veil has been lifted after my RIF. Why was I so sad in November?
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@OP Some poor sod was sad to see you go, and now has all the worry and none of the freedoms you got. Everyone left behind is wondering what they did wrong to be so cursed and not get the golden handshake. I'm pleading, just put them out of their misery.
@dp I didn’t wait for the check. I didn’t want to leave Verizon. That’s my point. I now realize it was better than what I was conditioned to think was the “best, only way.”
@dh that’s on you! Cheers.
So you waited for your fat cheque and now advising others to get out? :)
@cs now I’m less inclined to believe you
@bx Id rather keep my anonymity, but it’s in an industry that isn’t going anywhere - AI PROOF and FUTURE PROOF, I’ll say that.
Share your role and industry. Job market is pretty dismal, and hiring in Dec/Jan particularly can be quite slow.
@bg yes, you’re right, after XX years here you get to know a lot of people and you’re right, many haven’t even gotten a phone call yet. It socks. A lot. I believe the rigor and junk that VZ puts us through makes us well-equipped for anything out there. But today’s world makes it difficult to even get your foot in the door. I know it’s easy for me to say - I hope the best for everyone.
I'm in the same spot thanks for the big check. Already employed.
On the flip side, my co-worker was cut in Nov, and still hasn't found a job after 5 months. She is very discouraged, and isn't even getting interviews.
This isn't the job market of 2022.
Good for you, if what you have written is completely honest and true?????????
Does "not" always work out like you profess, life on the other side, in this manner for everyone.
Best of luck. Keep in touch!!!