As a union represented tech my job entails turning sc--ws and mounting various sized/ colored boxes on customers houses and buildings. I’ve been doing it for several decades. When I’m unhappy or getting the shaft ( which is more frequent recently)... — read more 

Make a prediction and tell us what you think about Verizon layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I asked HR some detailed questions about how WARN was applied for hybrid employees. They said remote locations didn’t meet the threshold, so they only provided 30 vs 60 days. I didn’t agree with how they explained it, but that was their final... — read more 

I feel relieved. Last night I had a lot of beverages, been years since I could drink as I was the only one on call for over a year. Wife and I laughed a lot. I have a traeger I’ve never used that I’m breaking in today. Thank you Dan. I don’t... — read more 

If leadership does, well, they’ll have to learn the hard way. And we’ll be the ones paying the price.

Does anyone know where submissions of the ideas form actually go? Do they go to your supervisor, AD, Director, VP, SVP, EVP? Straight to dans email (not slack)? Just wondering if anyone’s in the know on this and knows if it will actually be taken... — read more 

Can anyone confirm the 2Q VSP rumor?

After working for this company for over 30 years. I plan to have a lot of FAMILY time during this period. I sacrificed valuable time just like many others and in return what did we get? Dancing Dan, what a joke he is. You'll soon find out.

Stop the BS like Vz did great for me , so sad to leave , bla bla sh-t ..... Vz doesnt care about you and most of your boss or old colleagues will turn their back on you even if you helped them make thousands of dollars. be smart, leave a mess... — read more 

I got a return offer from an internship at Verizon. I have just gotten one email basically saying I'm safe for now, but I know that a ton of my team was affected. The job is a good fit for me and where I want to be (Austin Tx). Am I a sitting duck... — read more 

Frontier Communications and their minions in Rochester New York! Consider yourself warned!

Not sure why everyone is justifying this bullsh-t. What Dan did was diabolical.

We now know that nothing matters, so why do anything?

The fact you can work for a company for over 30 years and not get one thank you or goodbye from leadership or even your peers is very telling and just plain sad. Before any of you trolls starts saying move on and get over it, just remember your day... — read more 

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I have to say I was quite affected by all of the farewell emails that came in today. I feel bad for the long-term employees who now have to look for a new job and will certainly face ageism. I feel bad for the impacted who don't live in a major... — read more 

Dan foolishly believes A.I. will magically fix everything wrong with Verizon. The only question is how much damage will he do before he leaves?

Today I heard from a source that's been pretty accurate so far that another 8,000 might be shown the door in February. Can it be?

If you deliver for this company they reward you. But a lot of people are just well meaning dead weight, and they should have been axed years ago. Maybe stop crying about your misfortune and and go make your own fortune.

Confused on what the last day is if you are apart of the lay offs. I was told the 20th and now it’s the 31st. Which is it?

We were told today that our rep of 20 years of working at Verizon was let go. What type of bull sh-t is this? I would expect this from SeaWorld but not a company like Verizon.

Or is Office First policy being quietly ignored now…seems so many folks have reasons not to come into the office that the whole policy is not really being enforced

Last day is today, every single person I have spoken to has asked me for something. “Hey where do I get this?” “What happens if I see this error?” “Where is the code for this process?” If you need those questioned to be answered, then you were saved... — read more 

Anyone else experiencing the delays in receiving the equipment return kit? I was told it would not impact the severance if I'm unable to return the equipment until early January. My last day is today.

Some received emails that today will be their last day, no severance.....

Have you noticed that the constant volunteer harassment has ended. Maybe Verizon is turning a corner.

So great to see some of the managers who used to brag about cutting others leaving today. Especially in GTS. Wish Shankar was leaving today as well.

Knowing the management excellence and expedience, and the fact that there was no real plan beyond merciless cuts, who knows how long it will take for the dust to settle and for there to be even a semblance of an organized workflow. My team is already... — read more 

My Verizon net credit service is not recognized by Verizon benefits/pension, because I worked in three different parts of the company. I am literally days short of qualifying for my full unreduced pension benefit, even with them not recognizing all... — read more 

For the last 29 days, I’ve known I was leaving, but it never really felt like real life until now. I think subconsciously I was thinking, “This can’t be real,” or, “I’m going to wake up any minute now.” But no matter how many times I pinch myself, I... — read more 

People on the phones seem to be more adversely affected than most. Leadership has checked out. For most, support is non-existent. Veterans saying it is the worst it has ever been. Some are talking about walking.

Keep this in mind while reading the below: A new build costs ~$500,000 (under/over deploying equipment costs even more). It pays to get the best performance up front. Mod projects cost less, but rework adds up fast. Don't forget about rent at the... — read more 

Example 1. Newbie tell me they super proud to make they sales and want promotion Asap. I says it won’t be worth it for good reason. Can you believe they have the nerve to question me. I let them have the business now they respect me 2 they... — read more 

Remote employee- I requested my return package for my laptop and concession device the Monday after Thanksgiving- I just got an email today saying that 'they've approved my ticket, but there is currently a backlog due to a large number of requests... — read more 

To those who are leaving Tomorrow, may God iluminate your new path and help find success on your new endevours. To those who get to stay.... May you have peaceful and joyful holidays. Please leave this board for now ......Come back in about... — read more 

I know I saw it posted on here before can someone remind me what the password is? Is it your last name + birthdate?

The older workers pdf clearly showed a bias in laying off the older population of RFEs. A couple of very recent RFE hires were included in with the riffed group (to mask the age discrimination?). Were RFEs in other regions affected similarly? Also... — read more