The Verizon Split: A ServCo/NetCo Divorce Threatened by an Outsourcing Anchor Verizon's strategic push to separate its core business into two entities—a customer-facing ServCo and a network-operating NetCo—is a widely publicized move aimed at... — read more
VERIZON Phase 2
Phase 2: The Premium IPO (Years 3-5) The endgame is not a utility sale. A rebranded "Tech-Enabled Communications Platform" targets 10-11x EV/EBITDA—more than double VZ’s current segment multiple—by shifting the investor narrative from "low-growth... — read more
VERIZON Phase 1
The Only Way to Fix Verizon's Valuation: Apollo's Blueprint for Structural Separation Probably 12000 FTEs will loose their jobs. (this already happened !!!) The days of the integrated telecom giant are over. The biggest opportunity in the sector... — read more
Work Computer re imaged already
Anyone else’s computer already get completely reimaged and erased and locked down without any warning?? I thought we were supposed to be working until the 19th. Is this normal?
Useless Volunteering Portal
Off topic, but since this website seems like the only place for vteamers to talk honestly, sharing this here Does anyone else also feel like volunteering portal is such a sham and a useless activity Most volunteering activities don’t make ANY true... — read more
Verizon NJ WARN Notice Investigation
https://straussborrelli.com/2025/11/25/verizon-new-jersey-warn-act-investigation/
Outsourced cxs got to go
Customer service, specifically financial service… incompetent. I really shouldn’t have to look up 5 different roll ups to finally get to the onshore opps manager to get a VERIZON ERROR fixed.. that supposedly cannot be fixed by tier 1.. but they... — read more
Larger load Multiple Directors telling everyone they need to take on more of a load
I saw in previous post same thing was stated .Being told we need to carry a bigger load now.Im relieved to survive the rif but I’m just not sure it’s fair we now have to carry an even bigger load!I mean why should we be expected to carry our own load... — read more
VSP
I got pretty lucky a while ago after almost 30 yrs i took the VSP and was in the first group in September 2024 at 62... my verizon health care ends at the end of november and if i want to keep it, it will be out of pocket. i am covering the last 22... — read more
Today I learned
That T-Mobile gives a 75% employee discount on phone plans. Process that.
Declining Severance??????
What happens if I decline severance? Maybe I want to keep legal rights. severance may require waiving claims. Maybe terms are too restrictive. noncompete or gag rules feel unfair. Maybe i hope to negotiate. first offer seems too low.... Maybe i... — read more
ADP - Private Cos Are Eliminating 13K Jobs Every Week
ADP data shows private companies cut an average of 13,500 jobs per week in the four weeks ending November 8, signaling faster layoffs. The latest ADP Pulse contrasts with October, when private firms added 42,000 jobs. U.S. companies eliminated more... — read more
Bonus Calendar
Can someone explain to me how the bonus calendar works?
Miami Value IT
Although it’s not fully cleaned up yet, it’s good to see a much-needed trim of the older friends and family brought in from the ‘fuel’ era. Hopefully the next rounds address the rest of the dead weight who managed to stay by simply playing politics... — read more
I mostly feel relieved
I lost a job I didn’t even like, and I definitely won’t miss my manager, or a few people on my team, for that matter. But I’m still terrified of what’s out there. I’ve saved enough to bridge myself over for a bit, which helps ease the anxiety. I’m... — read more
Got riffed back before 2010. Never looked back. Looks like management still taking the brunt of these hits
Got riffed back before 2010. Never looked back. Looks like management continues to absorb the brunt of these cutbacks
Feeling a bit better made it thru My director told me I should be good next round of layoffs
So we have all been stressed but made it thru .I am feeling better since my director told me I should be ok the next round of rifs after the frontier merger.He said we all may have to pick up the extra slack but it will show we are value.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/verizon-ex-ceo-sends-open-letter-to-13000-employees-company-is-laying-off-says-no-one-c
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/verizon-ex-ceo-sends-open-letter-to-13000-employees-company-is-laying-off-says-no-one-can-take-away/articleshow/125515667.cms
Us against Vzw
For the ones who stayed and potentially out of a job come the frontier merger / annual riffed employees. We should boycott strike duty so they have no coverage and join a union.
Pay stubs
I cant download and forward paystubs ? How do we get them to our selves, i did the personal in the text box thing
Help with Actual Several Expected???
Could some of you help me with what I can actually expected to receive after my last date of 12/19 in Ga office? I see a specific amount calculated by my total comp divided by years of serviced and then multiple by two. Will I receive any of the... — read more
RIF CA remote workers
If you only received a 30 daybWARN notice, CHALLENGE IT. They are trying to sc--w those of us that work remote. Your job profile probably says walnut or Irvine. Contact the Ask HR and be sure to challenge their policy (which is not the law). Here... — read more
Now that we flushed the toilet on 13 000 lets move foward
Im thankful for this weeks check had a nice bonus in it this week. I am thankful i joined the union 26 years ago and did not sway. I am thankfull for a no layoff clause thank you cwa
Medical question
I have enough saved that I don’t have to go back to work. I can go on my wife’s medical since I’m not Medicaid eligible. At 65 can I and my wife still get supplemental insurance from Verizon at 65? I heard that I can, but if my wife leaves the... — read more
Still filling out applications like its my full time job
Its been less than a week since layoffs and im conservatively at 300 job applications submitted and I live with Linkedin like its my mistress. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be able to continue to feed my family. Stay consistent and we will... — read more
The movie The Company Men
Just saw this movie and it’s about Verizon. The gist of it is a company laying off employees and everyone is on the chopping block, even the ones who don’t expect it. And the ones who get let go get a small severance and struggle to find work.
Just when I thought rifs were over I’m hearing us further up after Frontier merger
Man will there ever be piece .I figured so was safe but heard from above that it’s not done.I hope I survive the next round
Still feeling just as bad as the moment I learned I was laid off
I thought the weekend would help. Nope. I still feel betrayed, I still feel angry, and I still feel scared. How do you get rid of this awful, awful feeling in the pit of your stomach? How long does it take for it to go away? I was never laid off... — read more
VZ violating NJ WARN Act??
From Verizon: Severance pay calculation - The program formula: If you become eligible for benefits under this severance program, your severance pay amount is calculated using this formula: Your years of service TIMES Your weekly compensation TIMES... — read more
Keep Kicking a RIFer while they are down
Bad enough after 30 years to get kicked to the curb as a high performer, but now they are starting to remove people from the Slack groups. Just another reminder of you are just a number. Couldn't wait until everyone is off the payroll, just keep... — read more
Good Morning V Team
We can’t afford to pay engineers and techs but we can afford to pay someone to send out these stupid emails??? GTFO no one reads this sh-t.
Lets get the managers that have less than ten employees out in the open
Title says it all.
Office Converting to Indirect
Operations doesn't won't confirm if we are expected to perform an inventory count for December, and our last day before indirect takes over is mid month. Has anyone been through this? Are we asked to ship our inventory out? —or does indirect... — read more
VCG VZI Band 6 Last working day JAN4th
11 years with this company. Never thought this would happen. Onto to the next one.
Why are we hiring?
Why isn't there a hiring freeze after (and before) such huge layoffs? I can see hundreds of openings, some added last week. How does that make sense?
With Verizon, even severence is broken
We were supposed to receive an an email later Thursday with details on how to access the severence website, how ro register, etc. Myself and three other co-workers did not receive it. Reached out to leadership and followed thier recomendations, but... — read more
Wishing well on everyone
I was just scrolling on the internet and I saw this site where people can take a poll and comment on the latest layoff, maybe it might help. Thelayoffradar.com