Anyone hear rumors at all about Verizon Connect?
Serious advice if you make it through this week
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
Roll call
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'm glad we got the extra time
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
Posting non stop on LinkedIn
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.
Leadership notified tomorrow
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.
Facts!
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
Much of the same
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.
Reapply for role
For those who are affected by, do we have the option to find an internal role within the company? Or is this it?
Hair Loss
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.
Kwame Trotman
A soon to be former Senior VP at VZ
Thursday postponed
I just heard that the 11/20 date is moving to 12/20.
Will you stay if you make it past this round?
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?
Office Closures?
Anyone think whole offices are going to be shut down completely? If so, which ones?
Got a job offer
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
Will VZ change?
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
Tuesday and Wednesday
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?
Corporate store transitions
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.
U-tube and Verizon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw
Would you come back as a contractor?
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?
Off the books date
Does anyone know the off the books date?
Can anyone correctly and succinctly explain the WARN Notification process?
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
Looking for talent in dallas area
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.
The brutal reality behind the cuts...
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%
Let’s put the trolls to rest SD & AD’s reply please
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
What’s possible?
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
Verizon fatigue
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.
15 min meeting
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
guy missing the point of this particular RIF but still
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV-bEhI2nNw
I have noticed individuals who accepted the VSP last year now asserting that they chose to leave rather than being laid off on LinkedIn. VSP acceptance and being laid off as functionally the same, as both indicate the company was not invested in... — read more
NRB Layoffs??
Heard the NRB is going to be hit off with the amount of excess engineers hanging around
Still a communication fog?
Masters of suspense. Who cares that we’re all twisting ourselves into knots over here.
Vz Retirement vs RIF
For staff 60 and older, will Vz give the option to be laid off or take early (forced) retirement? I keep hearing about retirement program where if you are at least 60 and haven’t least 15 yrs service you might be eligible for retirement benefits…in... — read more
Layoffs are Everywhere Affecting Many People.
https://youtu.be/qQYRT0t7sI8?si=DzWDfhMDFaEeX9su
Verizon Layoff Selection Criteria
Here is a bunch of posts that are discussing the Verizon Layoff Selection Criteria... For those that have been through this before - how do they typically decide who to lay off? 8 days ago by Anonymous Post ID: @OP+1k9k2jvnq URL:... — read more
Retail Business Account Managers are getting let go today.
100% confirmed through word of mouth and linked in posts.
Be Prepared
Would also suggest making sure your Benefits Connection sign ons are working if you haven't signed on in awhile AND that you can sign on from a personal PC at home. If close to retirement age or over 65, there are insurance options on there as well... — read more
Looks like I was right
To quiet quit in April of 2020 when we were working from home every day. Collected 5 1/2 years of salary, 401k matches, got in shape, learned a lot of new stuff and learned to completely relax. Expecting the RIF in a couple of days but know that... — read more