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Is This the New Normal at VZ?

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·51d ago·2 comments

Okay, so layoffs keep happening, and this latest batch in Washington is just the most recent example. It's not just about the numbers though, it's the *pattern*. It feels like we're constantly being told about efficiency drives and optimization, but then people are gone. I've been with the company for a while, and it definitely feels different now. Less stable, more uncertainty. They talk about retraining and all that, which is good in theory, but are they actually investing in keeping people long-term, or is it just a way to soften the blow before the next cut? Anyone else feel like we're just in a perpetual state of 'transition' without ever actually reaching a stable point? What's the actual plan here? Seems like a lot of internal noise and external cuts, and I'm not sure where that leaves us long-term.

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·51d ago

It's rough seeing people go, especially when it feels like it's become a regular thing. The 'efficiency' talk is everywhere, but it's hard to feel secure when the outcome is fewer colleagues. Hopefully, the retraining efforts lead to genuine opportunities rather than just being a buzzword. The feeling of instability is definitely palpable for many of us who've been here a while. Wondering what the long-term strategy really is.

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·51d ago

I hear you. The constant restructuring and focus on optimization are unsettling. It's easy to say 'retraining,' but the reality on the ground feels like a shrinking workforce and increased pressure. It makes you question where the company is headed and if there's a solid plan for employee retention or if it's just about cutting costs in the short term. Hoping for some clarity and a more stable path forward.