Can Folks get fired for not doing their job, before vsp date? And forfeit payout.
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I worked OT after finding out my 'fate' and delivered on content already in the pipeline. However, I yelled "SPENSA" when they failed to adapt to the reality that I'm not their huckleberry anymore. Ticking off the remaining moments as best I can.
So how many more work OT without being paid?
I totally agree.
They stopped paying me the job I do when I was told to log 40 hours... no matter what.
Even though, I was putting in 50+ hours.
So Long (Verizon), and Thanks for All the Fish.
But I might see you (Verizon) in court for not paying me OT.
@1xdd Good post.
A lot of this will come off as common sense, but here's my take as someone affected by a RIF.
Regardless of your situation, do the job you're paid to do. That being said, I would recommend not doing an ounce more than your core responsibilities nor go out of your way for the company that deems you expendable.
Regardless, help your fellow co workers as usual, but do not do their work for them. If you have a good relationship with your current supervisor/manager/director, remember that they will be also tasked with dealing with the aftermath of your absence/departure and the time leading up to it. If you have a rocky relationship with them, you can remind them what your duties are but don't give them a reason to put another target on you.
Everyone that has worked for 10+ years with the company (whether union/non-union, Landline, Wireless, other) knows how to sham off and become invisible if you have to (just follow what others have done in the past). If you do go this route, know your audience and know that it will upset those that are staying behind. No one can make that decision for you as to your choice of doing actual work or slacking off. Around 70% of the time, it's better to go out like a professional, rather than a leech. If you want to start the slacking off, wait until after the release date.
If you have personal commitments, do what you need to do. With that being said, NEVER throw those that have helped you along the way under the bus. If you feel that urge to be bitter, do something to release that anger or frustration outside of work. It is very hard to understand the details of this transitional period, but also know that it's human nature to be extremely frustratred because of this.
"Can Folks get fired for not doing their job?"
Verizon would probably be glad to fire as many people as the can to save money.
But will they? I have no idea, but why test them? Speaking as guy who got laid off and keeps giving potential employers heart attacks when they find out I'm 62, I'd say work while you can, for your own good. Not working gets boring pretty damn quick.
It's called having integrity and a good work ethic.
That would just impact my team who i consider family. So..will work hard until last day
Jim Brown !!!!! end at the top of your game !!!!
Short timers is a difficult disease to avoid.
I strongly suspect I will get the buyout and after 25 years here, I don’t want to be remembered as “she wouldn’t do a blasted thing after finding out she was leaving”, so I will continue to do my job as long as necessary.
I believe most people will do their job till the end. If you don’t shame on you. That’s like stealing.
I put in for the VSP and will work till the last day. It’s called keeping a clear conscience.
Verizon does not terminate management for being ineffectual, incompetent, etc
They can get canned for stealing, but it has to be very blatant, and witnessed by at least 3 associates.
If I didn’t do my job, those around me would have to work harder. I do not think that that is fair to them.
Why wouldn’t you do your job? You’re still collecting a pay check. That being said, it depends upon your manager I’d assume. Someone that got RIFd last spring barely did anything. But he lost permissions to pretty much everything. I’m curious to see what happens as people get close to VSP. I’m sure permissions will be limited.