A little background, my store i was originally transitioned into an indirect location back in November and I accepted a rep job at a different location back when it happened. I went from manager to rep, which I am very happy I did, but if my store I... — read more 

So apparently a lot of people thru out the Verizon footprint are pretty worried.The basking ridge Nj folks have been talking amongst themselves about possibly a big number of them being riffed 7/16 .They have been told it will affect entire... — read more 

Two years ago on this same week, I took vacation on Thursday. While out on vacation, I read about a few layoffs and wondered if my role was possibly impacted. I came back to work the next Tuesday and sure enough, a 15 min invite dropped in my... — read more 

Make sure to wear those knee pads tomorrow and plenty of lipstick… who knows, you might do such an excellent job that your title might be saved!

Tips for Thursday Call in sick Do not accept any 15 minute calls

No layoff only hiring….. ….next week more hiring

has anyone heard about any california retail closures or execs being let go?

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Verizon-said-to-announce-job-cuts-on-Thursday/66696200

Who's winning, who's losing?

Imagine if he was CEO of VZ, would he emphasize writing AI love poems to his wife? https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/zayo-announces-planned-ceo-transition-120000446.html

Is this a bad dream? Verizon seems to be stuck in an awful doom loop of layoffs with absolutely no off ramp to a better future. I never thought morale could keep sinking but here we go again

There used to be a web address to check you work email from you home pc. Anyone know what that is.

Hey Leadership!! Check it out… laid off employees typically want nothing to do with the company that laid them off after they leave. Guess what else? When their families and friends hear about it, they often don't want anything to do with that... — read more 

This is 100% happening. Put your house up for sell if you are in Lake Mary. Leadership knows that what’s been happening in Lake Mary has helped lead to Verizon’s downfall.

Yahoo Finance. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/vz-stock-slips-verizon-reportedly-190131210.html

Lie your a-s off about why you can't be working Thursday: Your throat is raw, you lost your voice, you are sick. Someone close to you died. Dropped your phone and lost all of your contact numbers. Etc.. Terrible things have been done throughout... — read more 

https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/verizon-plans-new-round-of-layoffs/cZZREorR7q8

https://www.barrons.com/articles/verizon-layoffs-73f1fc34 I hope they are not publishing this unless it’s from a credible source? Like a band 4 or up.

Any word on Value layoffs? I have heard about a reorganization of people. But, no specific details on how people will shift around in the DK organization. I suppose with the departure of Ken this was inevitable, and with the serious reduction of... — read more 

The most productive thing you can do today? Embrace JOMO. We’ve all been raised on FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), but in the corporate world, FOMO is just a polite term for a bottleneck. If you feel the need to be in every 30-person meeting to "stay... — read more 

Majority of the Band 5 are impacted. Brace for more than 50% impact on the rest of the group.

Just got word Thursday is a go, however my leader had no word who's impacted. I'm in CP on the retail side. Good luck and may the odds forever be in your favor 🤞

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/07/09/goldman-sachs-asset-management-deals-verizon-lockheed-martin.html

I'm tired of leadership acting like Verizon is a great place to work when we all know the reality is completely different. The facade is going to crumble sooner or later.

On the dreaded 7/16, will Customer Service / tech on the front line and or Case Mgmt be impacted?? Please share any details if known..

Sadly it will probably be the regular one.In which case there maybe a few that are planning on leaving soon so they will benefit.But the rest who are not close to Medicare eligible will stay the next 4 to get closer to that age.Me being one !!!The... — read more 

CEO at Zayo

On the 16th there will be layoffs at core stores levels! Good luck to everyone!

I can't believe anyone is falling for the "I got notified today!!" bullsh-t. You literally saw a massive layoff in November. Just a refresher - 15 minute meeting scheduled the morning of by your leader, over around 11, all hands for the survivors... — read more 

Did anyone else here this? The board was doing the same for Sampath before Dan sacked him.

Please comment updates on 7/16 layoffs as of today.

I've been hearing a lot about severances being smaller than normal (example 1 week per year vs standard 2 weeks per year). Anybody hear more on this?

Impacted Band 5 leaders were notified today. Anyone heard any particular department being hit?

How does being on leave impact notification if you are RIFed? Do they wait until you get back to inform you? Does the clock start while during leave or after you return to work? This question is specifically in regards to maternity leave, so I have... — read more 

I’m expecting to be laid off this Thursday. My supervisor scheduled a 1:1 for the exact time and dates the expected layoffs are estimated to take place. I don’t know how to feel about this, but now gotta face the next 4 days with this information... — read more 

While I suspect the July 16th date is accurate, I believe VZ upper management is leveraging this platform to foster an environment of anxiety. This narrative feels designed to artificially drive up productivity and force compliance through job... — read more 

I worked for other large companies in the West and the Midwest prior to joining GN&T in the Northeast. My Western and Midwestern bosses were friendly and would greet me, ask me how things were going, make small talk etc… My Verizon GN&T were the... — read more 

So most thought by July a package would come .Now I hear there’s discrepancy on how many or who even on the amount

We all know the 7/16 day.. with CXO likely to be impacted.. does anyone have any insight in what deaprtments within CXO will be impacted.. Care, Tech, Bilingual or Case.. or all in some shape or form??